4. Hormones: Decoding Yours & How to Support Them

If you've ever been told "it's just your hormones," this episode is for you. Dr. Mary breaks down what your hormones are really trying to communicate — and why balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling like yourself again.She explains how estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together like an orchestra, what happens when one instrument falls out of tune, and how factors like inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health all play a role. You'll also learn simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones naturally through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management.In This Episode:• How estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin work together — and what happens when one falls out of balance• The role of inflammation, liver detox, blood sugar, and gut health in hormone regulation after 40• Simple, evidence-based ways to support your hormones through movement, sleep, nutrition, and stress management — no prescription requiredLinks & ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines for day-to-day inspiration, wellness insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at her life and practice.Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.You can watch each episode on YouTube. Mentions in this Episode:“Blood Tests All Women Need” - Free PDF downloadOura Ring — Track sleep, readiness, and recovery data to understand your body.Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio C. Bianco