

The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
Karen Martel: Certified Hormone Specialist
The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation.
Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it.
If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way.
Each episode features:
• Evidence-based hormone education
• Expert interviews
• Real-world HRT guidance
• Midlife weight loss strategies
• Thyroid and metabolic health insights
With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.
New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.
Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org
Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it.
If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way.
Each episode features:
• Evidence-based hormone education
• Expert interviews
• Real-world HRT guidance
• Midlife weight loss strategies
• Thyroid and metabolic health insights
With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.
New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.
Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org
Episodes
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Nov 26, 2022 • 1h 3min
Lets Talk Thyroid Positive & Practical Thyroid Help with Annabel Bateman
Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto's patient, author, advocate & coach. She has learnt in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health. Drawing on skills learnt in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator and author, Annabel seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle approach to their health so they can thrive and not just survive. She hosts a successful podcast, Let's Talk Thyroid which seeks to spread thyroid awareness and information and is active on social media to spread positive & practical thyroid related information. Annabel's latest book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help, is all about how to live a thyroid-friendly lifestyle. Whilst there is no magic "happy thyroid" formula or protocol, you've got to start somewhere. This book is that somewhere. Annabel lives in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and 3 teenage sons. www.annabelbateman.com If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Nov 19, 2022 • 1h 23min
The Best Ways to Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh
In this show, we are going to dive into the intricacies of bioidentical hormones with one of my absolute favorite hormone doctors, Dr. Felice Gersh. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women's hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women's health topics. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, Dr. Gersh focuses on understanding women's innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. You can find her at integrativemgi.com) In this episode what is physiologic restoration of hormones when should a woman start using BHRT? why do our hormones fluctuate during the month and what are the health benefits of these rhythms what else does our cycle do besides makes us fertile? anti-cancer effects of hormones why you don't want the lowest possible dose of hormones how estrogen affects our immune system why we don't want to use estriol or BIEST in our HRT why we need to take a break from using progesterone during the month rather than take it daily how long is it safe to use hormones is there an age that is too old to start BHRT what are the ideal hormone levels when you are on BHRT why pellets are not a good way to replace hormones why you have to be careful not to overdose your HRT what estrogen can do for weight loss why mitochondria dysfunction and inflammation can affect your HRT and more! Why You Absolutely Need Estrogen with Dr. Felice Gersh (karenmartel.com) If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Nov 12, 2022 • 58min
Female Hair Loss 101 Why it Happens and What you Can do About it with Faraz Kahn
Noticeable hair loss affects approximately 30 million women in the United States. By middle age, approximately 40% of women show signs of male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). This is often devastating! In this episode, I speak with a leading hair loss expert Faraz Kahn to find out what drives middle aged hair loss in women and exactly what we can do about it. Faraz Khan is a former computer scientist turned longevity educator, podcast host and biohacker. Faraz turned from helping large media, life sciences and pharma companies to helping everyday people beat back the scourge of aging. He launched his podcast "Anti-Aging Hacks" in 2019 on which he interviews the top minds in longevity, anti-aging and health. He is the founder of FullyVital, a company that specializes in hair wellness using cutting-edge all-natural products. Get 15% off your order with Fully Vital Hair Wellness with coupon code KAREN15. If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Nov 5, 2022 • 1h 24min
20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber
In the medical world when it comes to hormones fail women all too often. You go to your medical provider complaining of symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety and the list goes on. We are typically met with an attitude of "This is "normal" you will get through it and here is a prescription drug (anti-depressants, sleeping pills, statins etc.) to help ease your symptoms." If you do decide to go outside of your general practitioner to get the help you need from a hormone clinic or prescriber, this can be as much of a challenge to face as it was with your doctor. Trying to find a knowledgeable hormone prescriber that meets all of your needs can be challenging and frustrating. This leaves thousands of women to suffer alone with their debilitating symptoms of peri and post-menopause. In today's episode, you are going to hear from Stacy a woman who experienced this situation and was left to fend for herself. Riddled with pain, being 30 pounds overweight, hot flashes, brain fog and fatigue she decided to reach out for help. Hear her amazing success story and how she was able to find herself again. Plus I am going to share with you exactly what to look for and what to avoid when looking for a hormone replacement provider. This information is incredibly valuable to any woman in her 30s, 40s 50s, and beyond! Get your pen and paper out as you are going to be taking notes! If you are interested in our most comprehensive program Mastering Peri and Post Menopause, which now includes a prescribing practitioner, you can get all of the details here. Fill out our discovery form and book your complimentary 20-minute discovery call. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Oct 29, 2022 • 1h 22min
The Nitty Gritty on How to Transform Your Body Through Weightlifting with Philip Pape
Philip Pape is a certified Nutrition Coach, mindset specialist, strength training expert, and host of the Wits & Weights podcast. Through his personal journey of weight loss and strength, Philip learned about evidence-based nutrition, resistance training, and body composition. He started sharing what he learned through the Wits & Weights podcast and eventually nutrition coaching. Philip's approach emphasizes sustainability, consistency, and mindset. Each person's path is unique, and his mission is to help you balance optimal health with the zest for life, without excessive dieting, cardio, or food restrictions. Philip helps working professionals with busy lives burn fat, get lean, feel energized, and project confidence in their career and relationships as founder and head nutrition coach of Wits & Weights Nutrition and Health Coaching. You can find Phil at https://witsandweights.com Get ready to get down with the nitty gritty with Philip on all things weightlifting! In this episode What is the best way to train? What is the best cardio for weight loss? How long should our workouts ideally be? What does the science tell us about step counting when it comes to weight loss? What cardio is most stressful? How many times a week should we be lifting? How can we take it to the next level and should we? What is the ideal timing of days off and on from workouts? What are compounded movements and why do we want to do them? How often should we be adding more weight to our barbells and dumbbells? How often should we wait between sets? How many carbs, calories and protein should we be eating to build muscle yet lose weight? How to calculate your protein needs. What is the anchor macronutrient? What are the ideal set and reps? What are the signs that you are not lifting heavy enough? How long does it take to see results? Can we lose weight without calorie restricting and just lifting? Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Oct 22, 2022 • 1h 18min
Urine Metabolite Testing for Hormones & What it Tells You, Who It is for & Why It is The Gold Standard of Testing with Karen Martel & Cohost Dr. Amie Hornaman
In this episode, my cohost Dr. Amie Hornaman and I go through her urine hormone metabolite test results. Whether you are a practitioner or lay person this show will teach you in great detail exactly what the urine metabolite hormone test can show you about your hormonal profile. You will learn what is the difference between urine, blood and saliva hormone testing what each marker can tell you in a urine test about your hormone levels and how you break them down what urine testing can tell you about your metabolism and thyroid function the different nuances between urine and serum and why they may not add up what urine testing can tell you about your ability to detoxify and which pathway may be holding you up what markers can show us that we may have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, breast cancer, acne and more what it means to be an alpha hormone metabolizer versus a beta who the urine test is best for how it can help you personalize your hormone replacement therapy to get the most out of it Amie's blood labs compared with the DUTCH test and the discrepancies it showed the cheapest option you have when buying a urine metabolite test and more!! Watch the video of this episode here. Check out Dr. Amie Hornaman and her shop here and get 10% off your order with coupon code karen Get $20 off your advanced urine metabolite test with coupon code karen20. The coupon expires on Oct 31st. Do you have a question for our next Q&A? Please fill out this form. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Oct 15, 2022 • 52min
The Power of Emotional Detox for Healing & Weight Loss with Dr. Wendy Myers
We are currently living in a world full of toxins in the food we eat the air we breathe the products we use in our house and on our skin we are literally being bombarded by them everywhere we go. Well, there is another type of toxin that needs to be detoxed that will have some of the most profound effects on your health and weight. And that is emotional toxins. When we don't deal with or process our emotions through life they can become trapped in our bodies and make us ill, in pain and even overweight. Dr. Wendy Myers is a Naturopathic doctor and founder of Myersdetox.com. She is a heavy metal detox and bioenergetics expert, as well as the #1 bestselling author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. Wendy is the host of a top 100 rated podcast, the Myers Detox Podcast, about protecting your health with not only physical detoxification but emotional. Register now for the Emotional Detox Masterclass for FREE here! Website Myersdetox.com Social Media: Facebook.com/MyersDetox Youtube.com/wendymyers Instagram.com/MyersDetox Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram . *I have teamed up with businesses and products that I love and may receive compensation for products I review on this site at no additional cost to you.

Oct 8, 2022 • 1h 8min
How to Drop the Last or The Only 10 pounds You Want to Lose
Whether you have lost a good amount of weight but have that last 10 pounds to go or if you only have 5-10 pounds to lose this is the podcast for you! The last or only 10 pounds is always the toughest to get rid of. In this episode, I reveal my top secrets for dropping that last or only 10 pounds you are struggling to lose. Today's podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! How to leave me an iTunes review, get the instructions here. Do you have a question you would like for me to answer in my next Q&A podcast? If so please fill out this form. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido? Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Oct 1, 2022 • 1h 19min
Could your biohacking (low carb diet, fasting, cold plunging etc.) be causing more harm than good with Jay Feldman?

Sep 24, 2022 • 35min
How to stop information overwhelm so you can drop the excuses and take action on reaching your weight loss and health goals
In today's world, we have access to endless amounts of information. This can be a blessing or a curse. You may find yourself going down endless rabbit holes trying to find the solution to your health and weight loss goals. Only to end up frozen with information overwhelm and not take action. In this episode, I break down how you can navigate this world of conflicting advice and information overwhelm so that you can reach your goals once and for all. Today's podcast is sponsored by Harmoni Pendant. Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program. Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here. Start your membership in the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/


