How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science to Lose Weight and Sleep Better

How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science to Lose Weight and Sleep Better | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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In this episode, double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah (@dr.confidentialwithdr.amys7371) is here to explain the science of #hormones, how they impact a woman's body, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
If you’re tired of #PMS, bloating, mood swings, hot flashes, the belly "bread basket," or the brain fog of #menopause... Grab your pen and get ready to take notes.
Dr. Amy, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal #health and #nutrition.
She is here to explain it all in a way that you can understand and apply to your life.
Today, Dr. Amy Shah reveals:
- What hormones are and how they work.
- What’s REALLY going on with hormones in a woman's body from her first period through menopause?
- What hormone therapy is and why it doesn’t help you lose the weight of menopause
- What 4 things do you need to help you naturally boost estrogen levels?
- Why walking is better than your HIIT classes or running if you’re in menopause
- The 3 simple changes you must make to get a better night’s sleep
- How sleeping in a pitch dark room helps you lose weight
- How to hack your 28-day cycle for better energy, confidence, and resilience
I can’t wait for you to learn from Dr. Amy. You are going to feel so empowered! And please share this with all the women you care about in your life: your mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and girlfriends, because we all deserve to know what the heck is going on and how to feel better in our bodies.
Xo, Mel
PS: For all of our fabulous listeners who identify as male, do NOT stop listening. You have to live with us, so this will help you too. (And it will make you wonderful when you forward it to all the women in your life.) Plus, this research and advice on hacking hormones are just downright fascinating!
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:27 Why the hell is going on with my body?
05:15 What happens in our bodies during PMS and menopause?
13:38 Best metaphor to help you understand what’s going on in your body.
15:29 How to optimize your health in every phase of hormone change.
18:15 When in your cycle you should train and eat like an athlete.
22:32 What is really happening with your hormones during pregnancy?
27:42 Where the heck did this muffin top come from?
34:04 The top 5 health questions for Dr. Shah and her answers.
37:04 Did you know that PMS is a mini-menopause?
40:50 Why sleeping in a cold, dark room will help you lose weight.
43:39 Top 3 tricks that regulate your cravings.
48:22 Why anxiety increases during PMS.
50:55 What you need to know about hormone replacement therapy.
1:05:23 Power nap or meditate at THIS time for best results.
1:09:12 Why it’s way past time we start talking about women’s health.
Listen to the #podcast episode "From PMS to Menopause: How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science to Lose Weight, Sleep Better and Get Your Mojo Back" - link.chtbl.com/DAinFkFf?sid=e...
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@2ndwavestrength 4 ай бұрын

I am a RN for past 27 years. 50 yr old single women. Please please continue this convo. Please have part 3 and 4 and 5. Thank you, Thank you for all you do! If you can get all the nurses educated and feeling better you will have an army of millions that can help others.

@ItsMsSue2U7154 8 ай бұрын

I was so tired of being blown off by doctors or have them laugh and say “ yeah, that’s menopause” as I was near tears. The pain, the weird symptoms like vertigo, unbelievable weight gain despite exercising and eating right, hot flashes every 20 minutes, no sleep and finally depression. I got no help and finally went to a nurse clinician who specializes in menopause and NOW I finally feel back to myself. If this was a man’s thing, there would be a pill by now.

@PricklePrice 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Toryhol 7 ай бұрын

What did your nurse practitioner have you do to help with your symptoms?

@ItsMsSue2U7154 7 ай бұрын

@@Toryhol I did a Dutch test which shows way more than blood work. I put on HRT, which I had tried through doctor but I didn’t like so instead of trying different things my doc just took me off of them. My NP was able to add and adjust depending on symptoms. I was also given Synthroid. I had all the symptoms of a thyroid problems for about 20 years, but my doctor kept saying my levels were fine. As soon as I was on it, my pain went away, my hair grew back, I lost weight and I feel amazing. My doctor, when I see her, still wonders why I’m on it but I’m like “it’s helping. That’s why”. There are so many things with the thyroid that just doesn’t show up on standard tests. They have to look further if you still have symptoms and they don’t unless you “get bitchy”. Or “assertive” in terms of when men act this way.

@HH-gv8mx 7 ай бұрын

Years ago when I was in my 30s, they tried to put me on Synthroid. I chose not to take it because you have to be on it for the rest of your life. Plus, I thought that it made you gain weight? Did you try the pellets? What kind of HRT are you wan? Is it a pill?@@ItsMsSue2U7154

@showakebretkebret4454 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou for shearing,

@AdopteeHonesty 10 ай бұрын

I went to a doctor. Having terrible hot flashes. She basically told me to just stick it out. 😡It pisses me off. All the time and research spent on Viagra. This society made sure men can still get it up. But we just gotta ride it out. Da fuq! My ears were itching last night!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

🎤❤️‍🔥тᴀɴκs ғoʀ wᴀтcнιɴԍ мᴀκᴇ oυт ᴘʀᴏғɪᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ιnveѕтмenт wιтн enoѕ ĸenт тeхт ᴏʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ regardιng втc/eтн ѕĸιllѕ……. 🎤 🜊➊ ➏⓿ 🎤 ➒ ➒➌ 🎤 ⓿➍➎ 🎤 ➎➌ ❤️‍🔥🧑‍💻ʟᴇᴛ ʜɪᴍ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ……

@romalisa2 10 ай бұрын

Oh you betcha.Yup,I hear you,,turn that anger into art,,or music or something I need to..I had to laugh when heard there was a german band who have a song called men are pigs.

@anjalidorairajan4829 9 ай бұрын

Sadly partners( men) of all women I know in my life including my own husband do not know about this and also not want to know about this.A big need to spread awareness among men to acknowledge this so that they can allow themselves to become supportive companions!!

@RikaMakara 9 ай бұрын

Wanna know a crazy story? I saw a gynecologist at around age 35, asked her to test my hormone levels due to a suspected imbalance, and she said she refused to do so since I was not premenopausal. I found this utterly appalling! Don’t I have every right to do this if I am willing to pay for it!?!? You’re awesome, Mel! And you look amazing!

@dianamendoza1156 9 ай бұрын

Yes it happened to me .I felt awful with this response he was old men gynecologist but then younger female gynecologist told you are young for that but I ‘m on my perimenopause

@dianahenao2725 4 ай бұрын

Same exact thing happened to me and guess what?? I WAS going through my changes and went through menapause at 41 yr of. age. After arguing with different doctors and so on, I was finally diagnosed at 43 and prescribed with HRT. We need to change this mentality and embrace women as we are.

@riobella6846 Ай бұрын

Same thing for me. They flat refused when i was starting with perimenopouse, i am 54 now in menopause and they still refuse to do tests. I also have nodule in my toroid and have to check it up. Bug they do it nt want to do tests for tiroide hormon either. just the base. No t3, no t4... Nothing further. Only if THS is abnormal (whatever that means) ... So agrivating. We are paying for health insurance and yet they don't allows us to use when we needed. The doctor told me those tests are not important, i am menopausal women and tfats it. She, yes a woman doctor and genetsl practicioner, gave me some estrogen hrt on which i had side effects within a month, and had to stop it. And no follow up no check up. I cant even have a gynecologists visit unless she gives referal, and that is again if she thinks something is abnormal 😢. I live in Montreal, Canada. We used to have pretty good health system, now!!! Ever since damn covid the whole system has gone to hell.... 🤬🤬🤬...

@Patrick-jx1yo 10 ай бұрын

As a 55 yo guy I really appreciate learning this information. Thanks Mel & Dr. Amy for the great discussion. ❤️

@Monas99 2 ай бұрын

yah, my doc told me that my frozen shoulder, brain fog, my itchy skin are random symptoms that come with old age and I need to live with them. Except for the hot flashes I was complaining about, he never recognized the other symptoms as being related to menopause. I'm so sick of how most male doctors dismiss menopause symptoms in women, so after hearing this video, I decided to change my male doctor with a female doctor who will be more sympathetic for what i'm going through. Men cannot relate at all to women's bodies. thank you Mel for interviewing these amazing women doctors, please bring more female doctors on your pod to talk about women health issues to educate all of us women. Our health issues have been IGNORED by the traditional medical system for too long because it only catered to men's health for the most part of the modern medicine.

@JenniferJMcClanahan 9 ай бұрын

Well this is great information! If I want to work really hard at feeling ALMOST as good as my husband does, all I have to do is watch what I'm eating, when I eat it, and remember the protein! Get a bedtime routine and stick to it, get an exercise routine and stick to it - lift more weights! Not too much cardio! Unless yes more cardio! Am I thinking about my exercise routine? Well then I'm wasting valuable time that I could be using to pay more attention to what I eat! I should probably be more social, but I still need to be thinking about what I eat and definitely no coffee or alcohol, never mind that those restrictions will cut out a lot of social opportunities! That's ok, maybe I can go for walks with friends - but OMG WHAT ABOUT WATER? DID I DRINK ENOUGH WATER? And the supplements! I have to worry about the supplements! I should probably relax more. But not too much! Otherwise I'm forgetting something crucial about one of my multiple routines that I can't interrupt! But I'd better relax, otherwise how am I going to get in the mood for romance? A drink?? That's the worst thing to do, especially within a certain number of hours before bedtime! Wait, what am I forgetting? I'm forgetting something...

@MariaColomy 9 ай бұрын

Mel - as a 47 year old woman this subject is top of mind for me. As I have walked thru it and learned it's just SHOCKING that women are not even treated like we're part of society. In the 1800s we were witches. In the 1900s we were hysterical. In the 2000s it's a mental health crisis. None of this is true. We're misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mostly walking through this blindly. I remember asking my mom, and other older women - is this normal? When did it start? How long did it last? But now that I've been in it for a decade it's absolutely shocking. It's so hard to trust doctors because we're minimized and labeled as crazy, when really we're just full of hormones. Thank you so much for doing this important episode. More please.

@lindaperry9950 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Mel and Dr Amy. Aging is a constant fight. No alcohol! Limited caffeine and sugar. I'll be 74 next month. I've been thru it all and it's (almost) hell. Just realized recently from listening to podcasts I'm probably on the spectrum also. I'm still fighting the good fight with some prescription estrogen, dhea and over the counter bioidenticle progesterone. And good vitamins. Lots of gardening for exercise. I no longer have my horse so will have to figure out what to do in place of scooping poop and moving haybales. Yes WTF Mel 😆 Just keep fighting it and smile! Thank you!

@deanndawarnicke7708 10 ай бұрын

Yes!!!! We need to normalize hormone testing throughout life, so you have a baseline measurement to work from. Testing needs improvement. Improve the testing. Black & white proof . Not craziness. Women are struggling so hard with this everywhere. Kudos, Mel! Shout it from the rooftops!

@calista1280 10 ай бұрын

You're so right! When I was talking to my doctor about HRT for after my scheduled Hysterectomy: I said please check my hormone levels now, because I feel awesome right NOW!!! But he said they're unable to replicate it... 😢

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

🎤❤️‍🔥тᴀɴκs ғoʀ wᴀтcнιɴԍ мᴀκᴇ oυт ᴘʀᴏғɪᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ιnveѕтмenт wιтн enoѕ ĸenт тeхт ᴏʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ regardιng втc/eтн ѕĸιllѕ……. 🎤 🜊➊ ➏⓿ 🎤 ➒ ➒➌ 🎤 ⓿➍➎ 🎤 ➎➌ ❤️‍🔥🧑‍💻ʟᴇᴛ ʜɪᴍ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ………..

@dorotawalas1186 10 ай бұрын

I have my hormones tested from time to time. My GP, endocrynologist and gynecologist refers me to those tests. I'm 42.

@dorotawalas1186 10 ай бұрын

@@calista1280to replicate what?

@Angel-qf6if 10 ай бұрын

Testing isn't even accurate

@kristenpatzer1910 10 ай бұрын

This was fantastic! I'm actually pissed off that we aren't taught this stuff. I'm 49 years old and I learned so much!!! Thank you, Mel. So glad I found you.

@frausaalfrank 10 ай бұрын

Dear Mel, thank you a lot for this episode. Here in Germany, the topic of menopause and bioidentical hormones has been going on for a few years now. Dr. Sheila de Liz is a gynecologist who didn't find anything on the subject herself either and went out and did some research. Because of her and her book "Women on fire", I am in the fortunate position of finally being able to embrace and replenish my body. I get the bioidentical hormones estrogen (as a cream, daily) and progesterone (as a capsule, daily) on health insurance prescription and testosterone (as a cream, daily) I still have to pay for myself after getting a private prescription. There is still a lot to be done to get women back into hormonal balance. Btw, there are species of whales that enter menopause. The knowledge is not very common. On the net I read this info that I would like to quote here: "Besides humans, however, there are four species of whales for which nature has provided a kind of menopause: orcas (killer whales), belugas, narwhals and short-finned pilot whales. Orcas, for example, have their last baby around age 35 to 50, but have a life expectancy of about 60 to 80 years. Recent studies found evidence that the fertility phase of Asian elephant females also ends relatively early in life. Common to all these species is that they live in larger family groups. The older females contribute to species preservation by caring for the offspring of the younger ones." Once again a thousand thanks for you, your family and your work. Best regards Martina

@secoste 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!! At 62 I’ve been doing hormone therapy and it’s a game changer! The hard part is finding a provider to get it from and good information. My regular Dr wouldn’t touch it. It’s sad that, once again, women are marginalized as not important. Especially older women. I hope the medical professionals get better at helping us!

@humiram1 9 ай бұрын

I agree. I was told my issues are hormonal but my primary refuses to touch it. Gyno isn’t on board.

@kaiulanisallas9005 8 ай бұрын

I struggled as well. Doctors just wanted to say I was depressed and that gaining 30 pounds in six months is normal when you age. It took years to finally find someone who would help. But it’s all out of pocket. In Los Angeles I pay $600 every 3 months. 🥴

@nccrchurchunusual7990 6 ай бұрын

@@kaiulanisallas9005same in colorado

@Recover_Your_P.O.W.E.R 7 күн бұрын

This talk is LONG overdue. Doctors tend to say “that’s just menopause” but have no answers except for HRT and they know so little about it. The depression and anxiety are crippling for some. Thank you for bringing this to light! ❤️

@tnich02 10 ай бұрын

Wish I would’ve had this information in 2020 when I thought I was going crazy! Turns out I had zero estrogen and at 54 was in full-blown menopause. Not a clue that not only was that the culprit of weight gain, but eczema, which I never had, joint pain all over my body, night sweats, constant hot flashes, crying for no reason, no energy, hair loss, etc etc. And half of the treatments-the ones that REALLY work-are not covered by insurance!!! Not only is it ridiculous women were not included in medical studies, but then insurance doesn’t recognize half of our symptoms/treatments🤬

@TheJudyJS 10 ай бұрын

Extremely frustrating and totally unfair to women's Healthcare.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@dorotawalas1186 10 ай бұрын

You didn't expect menopause at 54?

@Arkie-Sparkle 4 ай бұрын

@@dorotawalas1186When I was 51 or 52 I asked my GP for a blood test because I believed I was going through menopause. He refused and said you're to young, 😳. I was absolutely floored, some GP's just brush women off, they dont want to discuss it, 🤷‍♀️. Maybe that's what's happened to this lady - it's wrong! Bundles of health and happiness to you, 🩷🌷🐨🦘.

@theoldfivenotchfarm 10 ай бұрын

I think you should have Dr. Amy on a weekly basis!! So very much appreciate her knowledge. ❤

@helenmb8011 10 ай бұрын

Such an educational episode! At 73 I didn’t know any of this and now I’m fighting the belly bulge struggling to lose weight.

@LunaticAstrology 8 ай бұрын

What I love most is Mel’s utter transparency about her experience of menopause. The suggestions by Amy are useful esp about sleep. At age 61 and 11 years into meno life I have also appreciate the reminder that this is normal and not an illness to be medicated away.

@kaiulanisallas9005 8 ай бұрын

Just a note about pellet therapy- the hormones are said to be released steadily as the body needs it- not just surged through all at once. This is supposed to be the benefit of pellets- that your body uses it as needed. Mel, I am so glad to hear you say you have the sad symptoms as I do! The doctors were the worst when I first went into menopause! They said it was depression. I just wasn’t sleeping anymore 😢 Such a great show!! So needed.

@yvonnelevaymarkgraf8386 10 ай бұрын

I spent over 10 years getting cycled through anxiety and depression meds to “help me sleep”. I started taking progesterone and sleeping through the night and no longer need these crazy meds that never worked. It jacked up my life insurance rates to the point where they were higher than my older, alcoholic now ex husband’s rates. It’s been a harsh journey of discrimination and oppression, that is bitterly sad and has wasted so much of my time and almost broke my spirit many times.

@creativeliving4905 10 ай бұрын

Mel, please host more guests on this topic. PLEASE! I am trying to help myself and regulate hormones naturally I got too early in premenopause 🤒 this was so helpful, very nice explanation. What to talk about in future? Maybe more detailed on HOW To exercise with hormonal disbalance, how to intermittent fast with it, how our lifestyle should look like (because there are so many trendy lifestyles again, mostly coming from men) how to help ourselves with mental symptoms? Like a foggy brain, forgetness, mood swings... Also I have an ADHD so I think it got crazy from the age 30 because of hormonal changes. Another topic to explore

@kaiulanisallas9005 8 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I want to know tooooo! I hope she sees your comment and does a show just like this! ❤

@juliepenney2683 5 ай бұрын

Top comment!! 🎯 Should be pinned at top hopefully Mel will see this message ❤✌🏾🙏🏾

@sumerian2 8 ай бұрын

As someone who THINKS she’s post menopause I feel the medical community isn’t looking into our issues. While Dr. Amy’s episode was highly informative for peri and menopausal women but it was a let down for those of us on the other side. My power surges might be much less and my periods a thing of the past; but I still feel off both physically and mentally. As she said there aren’t many good doctors to consult, especially if you don’t live near a big city.

@Arkie-Sparkle 4 ай бұрын

I hear you, it's brutal! Sadly, women are taking their lives due to peri/menopause and post menopause! I'm 57 and post menopause and I have never felt so awful in all my life ... I can barely get out of bed, it's horrendous!!! Menopause deserves more research from medical professionals/scientists!!! Thinking of you and sending you much love and support, xx 🩷🌷🐨🦘.

@michelesimonds3134 9 ай бұрын

What a great episode! Loved them. I am 52 & I found eating once a day really helps. I switched my anti depressant for Kratom which is a plant. I do an estrogen cream 3-4 days a week. I had a spell of hot flashes when I was 49-50 but absolutely no complaints now & weigh 115. Light moving throughout the day. Throw in some free weights & squats. Do mini sessions. I’ll do (3) sets of 15 every day - takes 2 min. Hope that helps!

@sweetest247 8 ай бұрын

Good comment. I'm 67 considering going on antidepressant because I'm not pulling out of depression for years. I did HRT at 50 yrs old no regrets it was great. A little pricey. My son started using kratom to get off pain meds due to a bad accident. The problem is him now having seizures. His brother & I read up on kratom & I almost started due to extreme fatigue & looking for energy but I just never did. Well now he is having full blown seizures & I'm at a loss. He doesn't live that close & they are all adults so...there is that.

@sweetest247 8 ай бұрын

And I meant to ask what form do you buy the kratom. I think it can be smoked used in tea coffee? Are there capsules? And the estrogen you said is creme from health food store? Or compound pharmacy? On HRT I did the pellets by physician but took progesterone sublingual from compound pharmacy. I didn't think it was a big deal so one time I ran out & didn't refill. Well I started bleeding at work. I think I saw him following day & he said "you absolutely can't just go off like that" I went back on the progesterone & it stopped the bleeding.

@refreshingtwist 6 ай бұрын

Isn't Kratom incredibly dangerous?!?!?!?

@maryamgill4245 10 ай бұрын

Well done Mel. Its really very informative. Plz do a podcast on only Thyroid. Thanks

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@kathy2910 10 ай бұрын

Love the way Dr. Amy breaks things down. Such an important episode Mel! I'm sixty-seven now and postmenopausal but man did I go through the doctor trying to put me on antidepressants and acting mystified when I said I felt foggy, like I was a silly woman. Still upsetting to think about. He eventually switched me to a woman doctor saying we weren't a good fit. The woman doctor was better, but at that time the lack of knowledge was even worse.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@dorotawalas1186 10 ай бұрын

OMG! What doctor did you go to? What country? What year? I live in Poland and it's normal that gynecologists speak to patients about menopause.

@kathy2910 10 ай бұрын

@@dorotawalas1186 It was around 2005 in the US. It is crazy to think about still. And my head is still spinning over what Dr. Amy said about women's health not even being studied until recently. Doctors here would talk about menopause, they just had this grin-and-bare-it-attitude. Same with aging. Like there is nothing you can do to improve your quality of life. It's better now, but still not enough.

@janicelee3209 10 ай бұрын

Aha Moment! I'm 64. When I started symptoms (along with previous knee and hip injuries) my 'male' dr first said I had 'Mother's Syndrome' ! I couldn't believe he said that. Later he offered me an antidepressant as well which I declined. 7 years later, after my hip replacement at age 50, I fired my long time Dr and got a female Dr. Menopause started age 51 yrs. I am so thankful for the attentive new Dr who, along with a gynocologist referral, also found the abnormality with my Thyroid - which my male Dr would not do any testing even though there is a family history of thyroid cancer. GEE I guess I needed to get out this Rant! My msg that I share, You know your body best. You have every right to a second opinion. The squeaky wheel really does get the grease... Thanks again for this podcast with Dr Amy's great explanations! 👍

@lindasivilich528 8 ай бұрын

i"m 75 and was in HRT clinical trials 20 years ago. I had to beg for HRT when I turned 65. I was able to continue. So glad I did

@rachaelaustin6123 10 ай бұрын

I am 36 and I recently learned that the first day you start bleeding is not the first day of your period - what the ****. The first part is the spotting before your period; seriously?! I always thought whenever I could ruin my sheets, I was on my period. Unbelievable. Recently, I had a pregnancy complication and the number of times I was asked the unquantifiable question - “how much are you bleeding?”- without the language to answer in a shared language. They’d say is it heavy, light, spotting, which is all completely subjective. I’m angry at the lack of discussion around these topics amongst people in general, but especially between teachers/doctors/parents and children.

@janicelee3209 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely what I've been needing to hear to help myself naturally with this journey. I'm 64, in Endrochrinologist care, 4 yrs, monitoring my thyroid which also involves watching hormone levels. 'She' is fabulous and, per my questions, is not pushing hormone replacement as my levels still in normal ranges. This info today is the motivation I need for self care. Thank you so much!

@lisamosher1 9 ай бұрын

I am completly backwards when it comes to sleep times, being rested , and best time for working out. If Im up first thing in the morning , say 6:30 and I go for a walk and tackle my day . Im exausted , dragging my body by lunch time. My panic attacks start up by evening that are completly under control if i sleep in in the mornings. Since i was a baby I have never been a morning person . I feel best when i go to bed late as thats when i have the most energy and sleep in until lunch time. Ive tried to correct this so many times as my daily return doesnt always allow me to sleep in like that and I always feel horrible all day. I wish i could be normal and sleep at night and wake up early . The earliest Im able to get to bed is 11:00 because of certain responsibilities that I cannot change. Im most rested on 10 hours of sleep.

@findingaway5512 10 ай бұрын

And fun tidbit ADHD women are highly affected by hormones! That is one of the reasons the teen years can be so rough. Women with ADHD are usually more prone to postpartum depression, PMDD, and things start to fall apart or they think they have dementia or are loosing their mind as they approach menopause as they hormones drop off. Linda Roggli is a great resource for women with ADHD and is particularly interested in hormonal factors. May be a good person to put on your list Mel or to chat with in general. I think you would enjoy her.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

🎤❤️‍🔥тᴀɴκs ғoʀ wᴀтcнιɴԍ мᴀκᴇ oυт ᴘʀᴏғɪᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ιnveѕтмenт wιтн enoѕ ĸenт тeхт ᴏʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ regardιng втc/eтн ѕĸιllѕ……. 🎤 🜊➊ ➏⓿ 🎤 ➒ ➒➌ 🎤 ⓿➍➎ 🎤 ➎➌ ❤️‍🔥🧑‍💻ʟᴇᴛ ʜɪᴍ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ………

@colleenrakunas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I went to my doctor and complained about every symptom you bring up and her response was to go to weight watchers. I thought it was so unhelpful and insensitive and shocked me. This video helped me to understand all of it so much better. She did at least put me on HRT which I hope will help, but at least I now have some other actionable suggestions to go with it.

@calista1280 10 ай бұрын

Remove as many refined carbs & sugars from your diet as possible. My friend & I finally lost 10lbs each on Keto in a very short time! Its always been sugar, not FAT! FATS are essential for your brain function and will give more satiety. So eat BUTTER, AVOCADOS, Chicken with skin, BACON etc etc ENJOY YOUR LIFE!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

🎤❤️‍🔥тᴀɴκs ғoʀ wᴀтcнιɴԍ мᴀκᴇ oυт ᴘʀᴏғɪᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ιnveѕтмenт wιтн enoѕ ĸenт тeхт ᴏʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ regardιng втc/eтн ѕĸιllѕ……. 🎤 🜊➊ ➏⓿ 🎤 ➒ ➒➌ 🎤 ⓿➍➎ 🎤 ➎➌ ❤️‍🔥🧑‍💻ʟᴇᴛ ʜɪᴍ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ɪ ʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ……….

@janekiceniuk1578 10 ай бұрын

I went to my Dr with a whole list of symptoms, I tried to stress how awful things have been for me. I was just told these things happen.😡😢

@kaiulanisallas9005 8 ай бұрын

I was told the same thing. It happens with age. Thank goodness women are starting to advocate for themselves. And then sharing their findings! Thank you, Mel for a great show.

@ItsMsSue2U7154 8 ай бұрын

Find someone to check your hormones if it doesn’t help.

@GoVoteDemocracy 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I read (listened to) the book Estrogen Matters and then got on HRT, my hot flashes stopped after about a week to 10 days, after a couple of weeks I started sleeping at least 7 hours every night, now if I could just lose weight I’d be normal again. After listening to these podcasts and reading that book I feel like I have enough knowledge to correct the misinformation. And now I feel like I can also get rid of this fat, I had lost hope of ever getting back to a normal weight.

@LaurenRuby-yn6hs 10 ай бұрын

I love Mel! The impact of perimenopause/menopause is a significant topic that needs to be normalized and embraced… not only by society but by the medical profession itself. It is long overdue, since the debacle back in 2003 with the WHI study. However, this needs to be more than just a one hour convo which barely scratches the surface. Avrum Bluming, a renowned oncologist, and Carol Tavris, a social psychologist, published “Estrogen Matters” which should be required reading by all women and their gynecologists. Carol or Avrum would be excellent guest future guests. Please have another episode on this topic- or leave it for the medical podcasters. It deserves more discussion.

@adebslife9928 10 ай бұрын

So what about those of us that are close to 70 and still going through menopause? I do it all, eat right, lift weights, walk, play Pickleball etc. and have been going through this crap even with BHRT since I was 45. I don't understand with all that is available why we don't have better answers. I'll keep working out and do everything I can to be the best I can be. I just wish my body would cooperate. Thank you for an informative show, I just ordered Dr Amy's book hoping maybe it will continue where this left off.

@sstarbuck7542 10 ай бұрын

I’m right there with you! What can we do?! I’m 60, all dried up. People suggest more lube or a special lube. No! That doesn’t help the feeling of a knife being put up there when my husband and I….yeah!

@WendyCH23 10 ай бұрын

I have called my Ob-Gyn 5-6 times since last Fall, and I am still having the same symptoms, the same things Mel is going through. I don't feel heard. I think I'm going to check out my friend's doctor because they started her on HRT and it seems like it's helping her. My doc was like "well you're on an anti depressant now." Yeah, and it's not helping either!

@tracystoermer9638 10 ай бұрын

This is so comforting and encouraging! You guys talked about EVERYTHING I am experiencing! You brought hope into a very dark place for me! 🤩💖

@bettiehall395 10 ай бұрын

I’m 83 and have all the symptoms I had at 55. Why???

@cookingkelly1192 10 ай бұрын

Me too it's so fusterating

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@romalisa2 10 ай бұрын

I agree but please,,dont call them "Guys"

@karenackermanrtt 9 ай бұрын

I too have been going through menopause for the last 5 years. I got tired of all the negatives so I had an RTT session and changed my diet and workouts and my career it was so powerful. Now I help women do the same. Hot flashes are gone, building muscle, the loose skin is tightening and I have lots of energy again. Your mind is brilliant and can seriously help balance you no matter what stage of menopause your going through. Love Dr. Amy! So much Great information and thank you for sharing. I learned a few new things about hormone replacement and why I will not do it and share this with my women so they can decide for themselves but be educated on it! Such great information and us women deserve better.

@lynneramos3179 10 ай бұрын

Breadbasket-Be-Gone! Dr. Amy hit the nail on the head - Strength Training is a necessary component before, during and after menopause. I got your back, Mel......and your biceps, glutes, abs! I have been learning about this life transistion for many years through books, podcasts, discussions with peers, doctors, etc. Hormones are very complex and difficult to really understand. Dr. Amy - thank you for breaking them down and putting it into layman's terms! I love your analogies and will use your very clever descriptions when helping wormen I work with. Y'all Rock!

@GwenMotoGirl 10 ай бұрын

Great conversation! Heavy lifting is where it’s at during and post menopause - skip the cardio unless it’s fun and relaxing, but it’s not going to change our bodies.

@calista1280 10 ай бұрын

KETO is the way to weight control!

@GwenMotoGirl 10 ай бұрын

@@calista1280 I’ve been clean keto since 2009 then carnivore since Oct 2021 (dealt a terrible genetic autoimmune hand and these work for keeping me well). I’m at my perfect weight with good body comp, but I’ve recently added some carbs back in and I’m feeling great. I think I need some carbs these days.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@triple_sec0 8 ай бұрын

Yes, BUT cardio helps heart and lung health. Not losing a lot of weight on cardio isn’t a reason to stop it. Also, do cardio if that’s all you can do on certain days. It’s absolutely better than nothing.

@GwenMotoGirl 8 ай бұрын

@@triple_sec0 at 63, I hike and walk the big hills. I do heavy lifting circuits. I get my movement in. I don’t do it if it’s not fun and relaxing. No more typical chronic cardio for me. I don’t need to lose weight.

@andreapendergast189 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this episode such important information that we should have been taught early in life, but nothing like the present though!! This episode needs to go viral & be sent to every doctor & medical community from schools to boards as I feel like doctors don’t know swat about women & our monthly cycles! The way she explains the process too is mind blowing 🤯& I can’t wait to share with every woman in my life❤

@KitCatBrat73 10 ай бұрын

I went through 20 years of peri menopause. I was always flushing and feeling like I was burning from the inside out. I still get my period occasionally and I am struggling with brain fog, dryness, itchiness,and cravings. I have a blood disorder that makes hormonal replacements dangerous for me. I no longer have no idea how to feel better. I’m beyond tired.

@beMUMentous 6 ай бұрын

Hi Mel I felt like you could do with a hug. The frustration around this subject is huge. I am 42 and l only figured out that there is something like PMS a couple of weeks ago. And l am highly educated and feel super pissed of. This needs to be shared, we need to educate the educators! And as a mother we must talk and support our daughters on this topic. Tears rolling over my cheeks as l am writing this. Thanks Amy rocks, we need doctors like this who have a real understanding ❤❤

@sharontucker7604 10 ай бұрын

I had surgical menopause at 40 and started transdermal HRT. 23 years later I’m doing the same thing! Only options given are continue or stop. And my doctors don’t agree which I should do.

@Nightshimmers 10 ай бұрын

This is wonderful. I love how she explained how hormones affect your mind and body. I had hormone testing months ago and they said I was perimenopausal with low progesterone at 48. They prescribed taking supplemental progesterone and eating 100 grams of protein daily but didn't explain why I needed all of this. I used to wake up before 4 AM and have high stress periodically. I felt like I was going crazy. Anyway, always love the Podcast and Dr. Amy. The best!

@rgarc197 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Mel! For this topic, I’m going thru the “M” & “H” right now, it’s actually a taboo topic in my culture, no one’s talks about it. I actually thought of starting a group chat about these topics and invite real Dr’s, we need more info about these topics.

@lynnhughes6038 10 ай бұрын

Can we talk about women that have had a total hysterectomy and have no hormones at all what do we need to do??? We need help and guidance for real. Help 😢

@laurawalker546 10 ай бұрын

That's the same problem with post menopause. There needs to be a lot more discussed openly about all of this. We need good educated doctors trying to find Solutions and help us

@owensm 10 ай бұрын

Yes! This is an area where there is no information and research! I've been on an estradiol patch (now the lowest dose possible .025) since my total hysterectomy 25 years ago. It seems that it has allowed me to live a healthy, active life, but I never knew if this was really a ticking time bomb for my health....because I could never find any info and my doctor didn't seem to know either!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@kimwieczorek1879 7 ай бұрын

Esterdiol patch gave me breast cancer ;/

@vanessatb 10 ай бұрын

A lot of this is information we've heard but Dr. Shah's explanations are the game changer. I make lasting changes when I can understand why. Thank you both for this excellent episode! Looking forward to future episodes and referencing this one frequently. thank you!!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@michellemagnus-brown3152 7 ай бұрын

Mel, I just discovered your show and I like you! I’m 57 and living my best life. I’m also doing the pellets and loving it. I went thru a couple years of deep research and got stuff figured out but it was SO frustrating due to the lack of info. We definitely need MORE info & resources!!! This should not be such a hidden topic. Keep up the good work 😊

@idaniaguerra8157 7 ай бұрын

Please don’t interrupt when the conversation is so good You brought the Dr from menopause to beginning of menstrual cycle and talk about your self

@NourishMoveRestReflect 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting episode! I'm 43 and I gained about 15-20 lbs in the last 4 years. I noticed my lower belly just keeps expanding and I have the flabby arms of someone who gained 100 lbs, cellulite on them and everything. I have no idea why. I still eat the same. I've gotten maybe 20% more sedentary, but to counteract that, I started faithfully walking 10,000 steps a day, which takes me about 1.5 hours. It's been about 2 months now of walking and I've literally lost 0 lbs. I mean, NOTHING. My pants don't even fit better. And yes, I still eat the same. I feel like I'm going bananas. I am going to start weight training again since I used to do this in my 20s and some of my 30s, but i mean, COME ON... NO WEIGHT LOSS in 2 MONTHS?! If hormones is the reason why, it sucks being a woman. But I will prevail. I'm looking forward to starting weights and feeling STRONG again. I just can't get over the fact that I'm losing NO weight @ 10,000 steps a day for the last 2 months. BAAANAAANAAAS!!!

@rileyforbes7881 10 ай бұрын

That sounds incredibly frustrating!!! Insulin resistance, low thyroid function and other hormone changes can contribute to weight gain and an inability to lose weight. If you're interested in this topic, Dr. Sarah Gottfried has been interviewed many times around this discussion (I believe she was recently on Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast) and I would highly recommend her. Unfortunately calories in, calories out is not the whole story when it comes to weight loss but I love that you're motivated and I think your weight training idea could definitely benefit you because muscle helps to increase your BMR. I hope you find the answers that you're looking for and wishing you all the best on your health journey! ❤

@maureenbies6524 10 ай бұрын

I walked 60 miles over the month of April and lost 1 pound. 😢 I did notice my pants fit better, but it is demoralizing. 🤦‍♀️

@jessethepersiankitty2377 10 ай бұрын

Have you had your thyroid checked?

@NourishMoveRestReflect 10 ай бұрын

@@jessethepersiankitty2377 Yes, sorry! I forgot to mention I had full blood work and everything was normal.

@goofykitty286 10 ай бұрын

Ladies, I had been going through the same thing!!! My anxiety was through the roof, trouble sleeping, major weight gain 😿, dry patch on my elbow 😳, itchy ear. I ended up going to my doctor to see if I could get on whatever bcs I did not know wtf was going on. I am 45 and I was desperate over my increasing fluffiness. 😸 She let me know some of her patients really liked WW if they wanted to know exactly what to eat and how much. Or if you are more of an emotional eater, some of her patients liked Noom. I was rolling my eyes at all of this bcs I thought I tried everything but I figured I needed to know my macros and let an app do the thinking. No joke, I lost 25 lbs. Not fast bcs I started on 11/22- 3/23 but the scale FINALLY started moving down! My hubby started 2 weeks after me in support and he lost 25 lbs! We went on vacation and stopped tracking and we both gained some back 🙀😸but we signed up again. I’m losing again being super honest with everything I eat, strength training and cardio. I’m getting better quality of sleep. But I definitely modified all my favorite foods with zero point foods, eating a ton less sugar and I still earn my wine or cocktail happy hour cheat moment by earning points. It’s not as hard as I thought it would be. I learned a lot of what I thought I was doing right could be done better. What a journey. Still on it. I hope this helps anyone who desperately needed it like I did. Having 3 sizes in my closet is annoying. The only thing I could be sure about was my shoe size. 😿 Now I want to further master my hormones!🙌🏼

@patriciamitzel8678 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you! I have been walking every day since I retired. (Saved me during Covid) I have dogs that demand a walk, and we have a lovely time.

@stuntmuppet 10 ай бұрын

As someone with ADHD a lot of these tips feel insurmountable, but I'm certainly going to try. This was so helpful and enlightening, Thank you for this!

@susanguerard2117 10 ай бұрын

Anderson longevity clinic Cranston Rhode Island. Bioidentical hormones. I'm a patient. They saved my health and sanity. Thank you for the podcast.

@MT-yx5cu 10 ай бұрын

The doctor was super informative and she looks much younger than 54! As an African American woman I was hoping she was allowed to speak more on the differences in how different races experience menopause.

@calista1280 10 ай бұрын

MT-yx5cu, We're probably more similar than different... WELCOME TO THE HUMAN RACE!!! 🎉❤

@MT-yx5cu 10 ай бұрын

@@calista1280 pls don't start that. We are different, even the rate that we outwardly age (slowly) is different from other races...bone density, fat distribution, etc. DIFFERENT. And blk people were definitely not included in research back in the day unless we were used as lab rats against our will, and we still aren't included as much to this day for various reasons. So yes, I would like to here what the good DOCTOR has to say about it, not delusional comments, but thank you😊🎉!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@rageonyx 10 ай бұрын

Why don't you look up African research on the subject from Africa? Surely one of those many countries full of Africans has a university where the locals do scientific research...

@MT-yx5cu 10 ай бұрын

@@rageonyx I have, but I shouldn't have to. I should be able to find out about my race in the country that my ancestors helped to build and that I am a natural born citizen of. Again, the doctor clearly has done far better research than I have or could do, and stated that there were differences, but was not given a chance to speak about them. Thank you for your suggestion.

@Smiling560 8 ай бұрын

Thank God! The Big M! This is the first podcast that gave any information on this! It’s not the dark ages! This was great and very informative and interesting I’ve been itching for years! Sleep is a total disaster!🥰❤️😍😃 Thanks Mel and doc! She is so knowledgeable and helpful. Most Eye opening!

@carriekane5675 9 ай бұрын

Oh, my gosh! Thank you, Mel! This was so informative. I'm in my late 40s and experiencing many of the same symptoms as you. I am SO frustrated about what's happening to my brain and body, but it's compounded by the dearth of healthcare providers who actually care and/or have the knowledge about this stage of women's lives. I work at a major healthcare system that touts itself as one of the best in the country, but sadly its womens health providers are largely dismissive of treating peri symptoms with bHRT unless one is in menopause. Hopefully, this changes and our daughters and granddaughters won't have to confront the same B.S.

@cynthiabrown5468 5 ай бұрын

I'm 60 and I've been period free for about 5 years. The sleep is still problematic. The weight is piling on. Nothing has stabilized and levelled out. There are not enough doctors who specialize in menopause in my city. The wait list is over nine months.

@kristabauer2359 10 ай бұрын

Dr. Amy Shah is absolutely brilliant! Mind-blowing information.🤯 Thank you for having her on your show!! 👏🏻❤️

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@j.phinnaeusmorgan7125 10 ай бұрын

MEL, & GIRLS!!! Christiane Northrup OB, GYN Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom! 400,000 Reviews 5 Stars. She wrote about bio identical hormone replacement in 2010! the book has recently been updated 2020. She started one of the first clinics in the country and I’m sure will lead you to the best resources! Read it when I was in my late 40’s and never turned back! DO IT!

@ilakaiser3778 10 ай бұрын

This was a great video as far as it went. Dr Amy or Mel could someone please take this just one step further. When a woman has a hysterectomy that also removes the ovaries, you have instant menopause. This is different from natural menopause but after 20 years of personal experience and research I haven’t found anyone who address this kind of menopause. I’ve had 5 different doctors over this period prescribe various kinds of HRT none of which has helped my vaginal dryness which is now vaginal atrophy. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. The medical field doesn’t experience this and so I feel they don’t care. Changing doctors can be severely limited depending on where you live and your financial base for scheduling appointments hundreds of miles from where you live. Sorry for venting.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@romalisa2 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou for venting! Holy Crap Yes! You nailed it ,I had a hysterectomy when I was 26 years old ...the doctors know NOOOOthing. And I also believe ,,they dont care,,and are more concerened about Viagra and erections as one gal points out. One woman doctor I had who knew some things about hormones and has long retired.

@tamimargolin1559 10 ай бұрын

Me too ❤

@Angel-qf6if 10 ай бұрын

MEL!!! Can you please do an episode on HRT.. there's so much crappy info out there❤

@lisamoss9536 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ this episode! Wished I could have heard it 20+ years ago when starting my menopause journey! Can't wait to buy Dr. Shah's books to learn more! Thank you Mel

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@uqox 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this podcast. I will listen to it a few more times to identify possible options for me, given I fall into the demographic that has little to no studies on what menopause looks like to me and what the treatment options are. My gyn listened to my symptoms and immediately recommended antidepressants. I've done enough research to understand that antidepressants are not a solution that is recommended without a clear hormonal understanding of what is going on with that particular patient.

@justbewilling8344 9 ай бұрын

Thank you both this was so informative for us women. It's sad and not right that we are NOT taught this stuff to know what is going on when it happens. Sadly, they did not research it. Thank you, Dr Amy, for caring and researching for all of us, so we can learn and try to control it if we can.

@georgiaturner8210 9 ай бұрын

Mel, it doesn’t go away in 3 years in my experience. I’m 71

@donnaelmer3087 4 ай бұрын

I had a hysterectomy for cervical cancer, woke up in menopause. Have not felt like myself since.

@mrs.e3909 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see Dr. Amy talk about how these hormonal changes can affect men and women with anxiety. Can hormone replacement help men with anxiety? Are these changes responsible for teens in puberty who experience depression and anxiety? These are areas that doctors do not address, but instead just hand out pills as band aids for these extreme feelings.

@JoyceMartincream 10 ай бұрын

This explains so much about my life. I'm upset but grateful that I have finally figured out what's been going on w me. This information has changed my life. Thank you so much ❤🌹🙂

@cynthiaericson6978 10 ай бұрын

OMG learned so much. i work in health care and had flooding during perimenopause. i thought i was hemorrhaging and planning to go to er. thank god a nurse practitioner noticed my distress and actually had to explain the symptom to me. just knowing what type of symptoms could come with peri menopause and menopause was such a relief.

@yvasquez2449 8 ай бұрын

I have been lucky so far, didn’t have many symptoms. The only one that really bothers me is weight gain. I have been struggling with that lately. I have been dieting, walking like 12K steps a day, I go to the gym twice a week and no results, nada…so please, do not tell me I need to increase my activity because I still have a life!! 😢

@mariastein9896 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Thank you! Thank you! You are awesome! I'm so grateful you had this podcast. I am so tired of hearing all this information about my hormones just to sell me something. I needed a place where I could go to get true knowledge!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@MsLisa551 3 ай бұрын

At 37 I was told i needed a complete hysterectomy. I had my surgery. My male GYN told me to take 3 tums a day and get ready for the Rollercoaster. That's it, No hormone therapy given, due to having endometriosis. I went to home to take care of my 5 years old daughter. That was a tough time,, a very depressing time.

@dianadebrabander4822 8 ай бұрын

I work for 9 hours in a store, in a mall (no sunlight). 5 days a week. So, now I know why I am always drained and depressed.

@ceciliacase3901 9 ай бұрын

Menopause sucks!!!!! I have been in menopause for 9 years, I’m tired already. I have gone the route of supplements, I take about 35 supplements a day. I’ve gotten most of the symptoms under control except the weight gain and sleep which is pretty important. I try CBD oil for the sleeping it helps, sleep aids make me so sleepy the next day, can’t do it. I’ve always been a pretty fit person but I’m so over weight it causes me depression and because lack of sleep it’s hard to get myself motivated to work out, a vicious circle. I had frozen shoulders from menopause for 3 years, my Dr kept saying it was arthritis and I refused to believe that, talk about painful. I wish I could find some part of my old self again. I’ve had to do my own research. We need more studies on this, it’s very debilitating at times. The dark places this takes us to is a real issue. Thank you for talking about this.

@GHICooper 10 ай бұрын

I had both my ovaries removed approx 2 years post menopause and was told it was no big deal, I wasn’t using them anyway. The lack of information is astounding, I got HRT and they are already talking taking me off (it’s only been 6 mos) as they’re worried about breast cancer. I feel like I have no hope. The surgical menopause was so much worse that regular menopause which was bad enough. Please do a podcast about menopausal women who are then given surgical menopause. For younger women given surgical menopause there is more info but nothing for those of us who had the surgery AFTER menopause. I feel so alone.

@romalisa2 10 ай бұрын

Geez,,this sounds hard,,,I sympathize with you.I agree MEL PLEASE DO A PODCAST ABOUT MENOPAUSAL WOMEN WHO ARE GIVEN SURGICAL MENOPAUSE.,I had a hysterectomy at 26--so would like to know about,surgical menopause.We Womyn should be seriously worshipped for all we go through and do.

@ildus48 9 ай бұрын

I had both my ovaries removed postmenopause due to borderline ovarian tumor. It feels like having a second menopause, hot flashes, insomnia etc. I take 300 mg micronised progesterone and it is a huge help in my sleep. If you search in pubmed progesterone postmenopausal insomnia you can find several studies about it. It is a misinformation that you dont need progesterone if you had hysterectomy. Natural progesterone is a protective neurosteorid. I rather use progesterone to sleep than strong addictive sleeping medication.

@suzanneroyer8356 7 ай бұрын

So sorry 😣 to hear that for you 🤗! I was there , I had the full surgery done, and for years, I ended up on oestrogen patches and still experiencing little hot flashes, bitchy, and itchy, and waking around the middle! I discovered natural drops to balance out your hormones ! Incredible chance in just 4 months! I lost 40 lbs, 26” and feeling absolutely amazing 🤩! Love the nature drops!!

@elaela2754 2 ай бұрын

@@ildus48 or eat a diet who can make the body to produce progesteron

@janetcaruso5474 8 ай бұрын

Yes! WTF is going on and what are we doing about it? Mel - if anyone can find the answer and get us the help we need it to you! You’re my go to for my daily life challenges and motivation

@josephinefersini4359 8 ай бұрын

❤❤😢😢🙏❤️🙏

@rosemarietrabosh2011 10 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I learned so much and shared the info with my sister. Can’t wait to tell my friends to watch this podcast! Thank you so much to both of you!

@memesfarmhousedesigns9254 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!❤❤❤

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@TanyaLeadbeter-kw6gc 9 ай бұрын

This was incredible I’m so pleased we are talking about it thank you for bringing this issue to the forefront ❤

@skee9872 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! 🙏🙏🙏💗

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@trinabenyi8791 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! No one including health care providers have told me anything about this and I am going through this now.

@user-kh6wv1en4z 10 ай бұрын

Oh wait, I've been getting pellets for years and they are the best. This is the first time I have heard that testosterone pellets are not great. My dr. checks my levels every 6 months to make sure my levels are good. Honestly, the higher the testosterone in my system, the better I feel. I had a hard time getting hormone replacement from my gyno because of the breast and colon cancer history in my family. New studies show that they actually can help prevent cancer, and more doctors need to stop relying on that old study. Anyway, I love my HRT and my life, mood, and energy have so much improved. Love you Mel!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@Myspirit904 10 ай бұрын

This episode is incredibly helpful. I didn’t even start with any menopausal symptoms until I was 57. The hot flashes, loss of muscle tone, sleeping issues and mental fogginess hit me like a tornado. I’m 61 now and still dealing with all of these issues…I am going to look into bio-identical HRT for sure.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@onebraveheartlion 8 ай бұрын

I implore people to look into intermittent fasting . It has been so healing for me and especially weight loss. I started to intermittent dry fast four months ago too and my gut is almost gone and I'm in my 40's! I do a random extended fast too. These help turn brown fat to white so it can vanish easier. There are so many more benefits so please research if it's right for you too. I want everyone to thrive. 🤗

@acb79 10 ай бұрын

Mel, I haven't even heard it yet but THANK YOU for covering this topic! x

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@christinamattson6520 8 ай бұрын

I have been saying this for years!, this needs to be shared by all. Thank you so much!

@terryrourke5009 10 ай бұрын

Love,love,love this!!! I’ve learned several things I can dial into my daily routines today. So appreciate your excellent content Mel; I’m sharing this one with my sisters & niece ❤️

@shannon.flowers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video and super helpful information! This is exactly what I needed to understand what is going on with my body.

@maryzee8143 10 ай бұрын

This was the best episode for me with exactly where I am. So informative and helpful. Thank you sooo much. I Love you Mel ❤

@largobrink2430 10 ай бұрын

What an incredible discussion, thanks!

@fdlmom1986 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!! The process of going through perimenopause seems so long, but having more knowledge makes it so much easier to handle. You put things in very easy terms to understand.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@cherylaldridge8502 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU. simply THANK YOU!

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@Sarah-ye8kz 3 ай бұрын

Dr. Amy needs her own show! I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease years ago and have tried to understand it so I can be as healthy as possible. I learned more about my thyroid from Dr. Amy speaking about it for the short time she did then all the questions I’ve asked my Dr. and all the reading on it I’ve done.

@lindamcadarra402 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mel! I had absolutely no help or information on menopause from anyone especially my Obgyn and family doctor I was so bad I ended up losing my marriage my family my mother passed away I lost my homestead I lost my friends or some of them “so called friends “ 😮 gained some weight and suffered through mental emotional sexual and physical abuse for aprox 30 yrs of my marriage, had 8 pregnancies, 5 living, a Down syndrome beautiful baby , two miscarriages, my one babyboy passed at 6 weeks before Christmas a few years back, and finally, a complete nervous breakdown when my body just couldn’t go on anymore…. Please Mel, Dr. Amy, I hope and pray this can help just one female, then it would help my ❤, Sincerely with love and respect to you both and ur “ Team Mel” ! Love your team Mel. Xo God Bless you all and your families. Linda, Pa

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@aletabarker 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Mel, this is so helpful and explains SO many questions I had when going through it 😮

@RAsVault 10 ай бұрын

Needed this. Thank u

@lindazoutendijk69 10 ай бұрын

this was amazing, clarifying loads of what we go through!

@nancyrinaldo8040 10 ай бұрын

This was incredible 🤯 Soooooo timely! Thank you! I recently left a Dr that had me on the pellet and I was literally JUST a number!! 🤬 On a better path now!

@user-ct3vf3gd6d 10 ай бұрын

What a great podcast. I am so glad I found your podcasts and your views on life. I'm 48 and constantly feel like I have no control over my hormones. This was a great podcast and I learned a lot. Thanks!Hugs from Canada.

@joelosteen-. 10 ай бұрын

@corinnecolwell6646 10 ай бұрын

Body itching! I have that and was wondering if it was connected. Thank you!

@lilbitirish 9 ай бұрын

This information is such a life changer for me, my friends and sister. I have a great OBG Dr., Of course a woman. She explained some of this to me before hearing your podcast. I'm now on medication, however to have this knowledge is such a game changer. Thank you for being you and bringing Dr Amy on the show.