Ep. 17: Perimenopause & the Midlife Reset

Welcome back to the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and well-being.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Fumane Kokoali – a GP with a special interest in holistic women's health – to clear up the confusion around perimenopause and give women the clarity they rarely get from a standard GP appointment.From the earliest warning signs to HRT, strength training, and the supplements that matter most, this conversation covers the full perimenopause spectrum – and why navigating it well starts with understanding what's actually happening in your body.Together, they discuss:🔥 Rapid fire: hormonal health practices rated – Dr Fumane's honest scores on HRT, magnesium, and more🌀 What perimenopause actually is – and why it's almost always diagnosed in retrospect⚠️ Early warning signs – including the symptoms most women dismiss for years🩸 Why blood tests often miss perimenopause – and what to investigate instead💪 Why strength training is non-negotiable – and why cardio alone stops working🥗 Diet in perimenopause – why intermittent fasting can backfire for women💊 Dr Fumane's top three supplements for perimenopause and how they work🧠 Magnesium L-threonate – what it does, who it's for, and when to take it🌡️ When to consider HRT – the dragon days vs unicorn days framework💉 HRT vs the contraceptive pill – how they work differently and when each makes sense🔄 The perimenopause reset – why what worked in your 20s and 30s no longer applies📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:35 – Meet Dr Fumane Kokoali2:44 – What is perimenopause?5:12 – Early warning signs6:51 – Can blood tests confirm perimenopause?9:11 – The most prevalent symptoms: where to start10:41 – How perimenopause affects the gut15:53 – Why strength training is essential21:48 – Top supplements for perimenopause25:26 – When to consider HRT35:05 – Perimenopause and fertility39:32 – Final advice: perimenopause is a reset, not a decline👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™.🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ThRDflLIeE52yXBhcCIhX?si=2a18280fd13249ebYoutube: https://youtu.be/qTGDUWHBIEs Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with us:Dr Fumane Kokoali | https://womenshealthpractice.co.za/dr-fumane-fumi-kokoaliPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #Perimenopause #MenopauseHealth #WomensHealth #HRT #HormoneHealth #StrengthTraining #MidlifeWomen #MenopauseSupport #Magnesium #VitaminD #WomensWellness #HormonalHealth #Phytoceutics