618: Bringing Awareness to Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Early Menopause, HRT and Metabolic Changes with Jessica Jones

We’re all on the hunt for the best ways to manage our menopause symptoms in midlife.  But what really works to move the needle and feel a difference? Registered dietitian Jessica Jones joins the podcast today to emphasize how small lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference in how you feel each day and for the long term. Plus, we dive into the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, and why it may be a solution for you.  After struggling with perimenopausal symptoms and being diagnosed with primary ovarian insufficiency, Jessica has used her experience and background in women’s health and nutrition to help others prevent and manage conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, and menopause with a holistic approach.  So, if you’re a midlife woman, you WON’T want to miss all the details in this episode, because just a few small changes can turn into the best upgrade for you. Check it out here!  Jessica Jones Jessica Jones is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care Educator with over a decade of experience. She’s used her own experience battling menopausal symptoms at 37 years old to help thousands of women improve their lives through metabolic changes and hormone replacement therapy.  IN THIS EPISODE How Jessica significantly improved her menopause symptoms  Labs & markers for optimal hormone health The importance of individualized women’s healthcare  Best nutrition guidelines for your metabolism in midlife Strength training, exercise, and gentle movement tips  How a few small lifestyle changes can make a big impact  Awareness and early intervention of health conditions   QUOTES “I feel like almost two years later, I finally am starting to feel on a good path. The hot flashes went away almost within a month or two. I'm feeling myself again.”  “Whatever journey we're all in, whether it's premenopause and HRT, early menopause and HRT, or even post-menopause, it's not just about symptom management. It's about functional management.”  “Everything I mentioned to you is stuff I can do forever because it doesn’t feel like that big of a lift for me… it’s [about] finding those things for you that make a big impact”  RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Diabetes Digital HERE  Diabetes Digital Podcast Diabetes Digital Instagram Get 2 free months with Dr. Mariza's favorite CGM (continuous glucose monitor) RELATED EPISODES  579: Hormone Replacement Options and Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum #605: Breaking The Hrt Confusion: The Truth Behind Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopausal Women with Karen Martel 596: Why It Takes More Than Bioidentical Hormones to Fix Your Hormones with Dr. Anna Cabeca 592: Menopause, Hrt, And Breast Cancer + How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz