Hormone Havoc: Cutting Through the Noise Around Women’s Health with Dr Amy Shah

A little white ago I stepped away from conversations about hormones, perimenopause and menopause on this podcast.

Not because women’s health stopped being important, for from it! It was because the conversation became louder, more crowded and, for many women, more confusing than helpful. Conflicting advice, competing experts and endless rules have left many of us wondering what actually matters, and what we should actually do day to day to feel better.

In this episode, I’m joined by physician and bestselling author Dr. Amy Shah to discuss her new book, Hormone Havoc. Rather than another conversation focused solely on treatment or supplements, we talk about the practical, everyday habits that support women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

We explore how hormones intersect with modern life, why midlife can feel uniquely overwhelming, and how small, consistent changes around nutrition, sleep, movement and recovery can make a meaningful difference.

This is a calmer, clearer conversation about a stage of life that doesn’t need to be feared, it just needs to be understood.

In This Episode

• Why women feel more confused about hormones than ever
• Perimenopause as a gradual hormonal transition rather than a sudden event
• The impact of modern stress and midlife responsibilities
• Moving from dieting culture to strength and longevity
• Dr Shah’s 30–30–3 approach:
• 30g protein in your first meal
• 30g fibre per day
• 3 servings of probiotic foods
• Gut health and hormone regulation
• Ultra-processed foods and metabolic health
• GLP-1 medications; benefits, realities and cautions
• Sleep, circadian rhythm and the importance of darkness
• Alcohol, ageing and brain health
• Why menopause can mark a powerful new phase of life

About My Guest

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified physician specialising in integrative medicine and nutrition. She is the bestselling author of I’m So Effing Tired, I’m So Effing Hungry, and Hormone Havoc, which explores how modern lifestyles influence women’s hormones and how evidence-based daily habits can support healthier ageing.

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