Beyond Synthetic: Bio-Identical Hormones and the Future of Menopause Care

Feeling lost about menopause and hormonal care? You’re not alone. For too long, this important and disruptive time has been overlooked in both medicine and society.For decades, the only option offered was synthetic hormone replacement. But today, more natural approaches are available—like bio-identical hormones, which research suggests may be more easily absorbed and supportive of mind, bones, and vitality.On this week’s podcast, I’m joined by Risa Groux, a functional nutritionist who believes healing begins when we address the root causes of imbalance. Her whole-food, natural approach reminds us that every body is unique—and that your health story is worth listening to.This episode is about choice, awareness, and empowerment in midlife. Because how you navigate menopause and your hormone health is yours to decide.Connect with Risa:Visit her website: RisaGrouxNutrition.comFollow on InstagramFollow on FacebookRISA GROUX, CN  is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness.✨ Join the Private Podcast Club – A monthly magazine subscription and private podcast inspiration.  💫 Work with Leanne – Intuitive sessions, energy healing, and guidance for midlife reinvention📲 Follow @livingwellnessmuse on Instagram & Facebook💼 LinkedIn: Leanne Cooper Elliott🎙️ New episodes drop twice a month on Thursday