#48: Dr. Jennifer Reid - Oxytocin & Org*sms, HRT & Hot Flashes

Ever feel like your hormones have their own group chat and you’re not invited? Same. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Reid of Sandhills Functional Medicine to unpack all things hormonal health from perimenopause mood swings to why your gut might be the real boss of your body. We dive into the rise of hormonal issues in younger women, the sneaky role of environmental toxins, and why genetic testing might be the ultimate self-care move. We’re talking estrogen, testosterone, sleep, gut health, and even those trendy GLP-1 meds (with a few hot takes). This conversation is science meets sass and equal parts education and empowerment. And because we couldn’t stop there… we also go off on a tangent (the good kind) about what’s really happening to our kids’ brains in the age of constant screens and online access. From the desensitizing effects of porn to the loss of real human connection, we get honest about how this digital overload is rewiring childhood and why getting kids back into nature, learning to look people in the eye, confidence, and conversation skills might just be the most powerful form of preventative health there is. 💡 Takeaways: Hormones impact everything, from sleep to sex to sanity. Gut health is the unsung hero of hormonal balance. Environmental toxins are messing with more than just your mood. Functional medicine looks at the whole you, not just your lab results. Genetic testing can personalize your wellness journey. Intermittent fasting isn’t a one-size-fits-all fix (especially for women 40+). Hormone replacement therapy can be beneficial and not nearly as scary as it sounds.  Healing is a journey, not a quick fix, but you’re absolutely worth it. Our kids need less screen time and more sunshine because their physical and emotional well-being starts in childhood.