Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss. We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list. If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women (01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss (02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning (03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss (04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase (05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss (07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron (11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles Thank You to Our Sponsor: Timeline: If you want to support your energy, your muscle, and how you age from the inside out — go to timeline.com/DRCARRIE. Right now you can save up to 39% off Mitopure Gummies. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: https://drcarriejones.com/myths 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: https://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @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.

You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s. Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program. Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee. Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told. What's Discussed: (07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment (10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45 (12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause (16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months (20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early (22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer (35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths 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 LET'S CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP: Instagram: @rachelfrankenthal LinkedIn: @rachel-frankenthal Threads: @rachelfrankenthal ========== 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.

Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low. If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it (00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile (02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox (03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair (05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy (07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load (12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling (22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths 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: http://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @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.

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, integrative endocrine and nutrition specialist and author of Oxytocin Medicine, discusses oxytocin as a whole-body hormone, environmental toxins that block hormone signaling, and surprising clinical uses for oxytocin. She also covers oxytocin’s role in appetite, blood sugar, mood treatment combinations, and what long-term data says about estrogen and breast cancer risk.

Clear breakdown of early versus late perimenopause and the typical 6–10 year window leading up to menopause. How shifting hormones change symptoms over time and why periods can be misleading. Practical rules for spotting stage changes, including skipped cycles and the three-period rule for timing. When and how FSH testing helps if bleeding is unreliable.

If you hit midlife and suddenly feel ragey, burnt out, or emotionally raw for no clear reason, you are not breaking. Perimenopause has a way of removing the emotional buffer you've relied on for years, which means suppressed boundaries, old stress patterns, and survival mode all come to the surface at once. We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND. We also talk about why rage can actually be a sign you're ready for change, how the anxious overachiever quietly runs herself into burnout, and how family trauma gets passed down through hormones and the nervous system. Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND, is a naturopathic physician, women's hormone expert, and author of Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. She is the creator of the HER Method and cofounder of Divine Elements Health Center, The Longevity Lab, and The Health Ignited Academy. Her training includes cell biology, Ayurvedic medicine, and clinical women's endocrinology. Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee. Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told. What's Discussed: (03:35) Chronic stress physiology, low cortisol burnout, and why fatigue persists (07:22) How perimenopause removes the emotional buffer and resurfaces old wounds (09:57) Why midlife rage reflects suppressed boundaries and readiness for action (14:31) Thyroid dysfunction, voice suppression, and chronic overgiving patterns (16:51) The anxious overachiever archetype and burnout masked by productivity (18:02) Female hormonal rhythm versus modern life and cumulative nervous system strain (22:21) Generational trauma, adrenal imprinting, and inherited stress responses (37:27) Why physical support must come first before emotional healing is possible ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths 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: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones Facebook: https://facebook.com/drcarriejones TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones Youtube: https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/drcarriejones Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND: Website: https://drsonyajensen.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsonyajensen Facebook: https://facebook.com/drsonyajensennd Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DrsNickandSonyaJensenND ========== 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.

If you've ever stared at your supplement cabinet wondering whether any of it is actually helping, you're not alone. The frustrating part is that a few supplements really can support your hormones and energy, while others just create noise and false expectations. In the latest Hello Hormones episode, we dive deeper into why magnesium is often the one supplement most women are probably missing, why creatine isn't just for the bros anymore, and why so many people are taking melatonin in ways that work against their sleep. We also talk about why black cohosh is not a phytoestrogen and what it really supports instead. This episode is about cutting through the noise and understanding what your body actually needs. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (01:09) Magnesium explained and why it's often the one supplement women are missing (02:16) Different forms of magnesium and how to choose the right one (03:58) Creatine beyond muscle and its role in energy and brain health (05:47) Melatonin as more than a sleep hormone and its role as a powerful antioxidant (10:12) Omega-3s, cellular membranes, and how low-quality fish oil can backfire (15:23) Black cohosh myths, serotonin signaling, and why it's not a phytoestrogen (17:08) Gut health, hormones, and how prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics fit together ✍️ 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: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones Facebook: https://facebook.com/drcarriejones TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones Youtube: https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.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.

Perimenopause is when many women feel like their body suddenly stopped playing on easy mode. Fluctuating estrogen reduces the brain's stress-buffering capacity, so fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm all hit harder at the exact same time. We dive deeper into this topic in the latest Hello Hormones Podcast episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian. We also chat about why perimenopause is often when trauma finally shows up, why high-functioning women tend to fall apart in midlife, and the number one mistake women make when trying to heal trauma. Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double board-certified physician in functional medicine and addiction medicine with training in neuroscience and trauma therapy. She is the creator of the Biology of Trauma® framework and leads the Biology of Trauma® certificate training program for healthcare professionals. Head to drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie to get access to The 101 on Stress, Cortisol & Your Nervous System. It's free, it's helpful, and it's exactly what you need to start the year feeling more like yourself. What's Discussed: (01:00) Why unresolved trauma often surfaces during perimenopause (03:30) How hormone shifts lower stress tolerance and amplify nervous system responses (06:22) Why high-functioning women rely on coping until it suddenly stops working (09:15) The difference between a stress response and a trauma response in the body (17:03) What "capacity" really means and why it feels depleted in midlife (27:09) Why mindset work alone doesn't heal trauma stored in the body (31:02) The biggest mistake women make when trying to heal trauma (49:17) Why irritability and rage in perimenopause can be signs of coming out of freeze ✍️ 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: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH: Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com Instagram: @draimie Facebook: @draimie Youtube: @DrAimieApigian ========== 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.

Strange smells like oniony or musky body odor and why they suddenly appear after 40. Persistent puffiness from lymph and water retention and simple drainage tips. Unexpected itchy ears tied to shifting estrogen and easy topical fixes. Hair loss from scalp inflammation and calming remedies like castor and rosemary oils. New rosacea and breast tenderness with practical, at-home approaches.

Dr. Eve Henry, MD — board-certified internist trained in integrative medicine focused on longevity and women’s cardiometabolic health. She explains why heart and metabolic markers shift in midlife. Short talks cover how estrogen loss affects cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, visceral fat, inflammation, which labs matter (ApoB, A1C, Lp(a)), and imaging and early intervention options.