Ep. 2 | Why You’re Biting the Heads Off Those You Love (Perimenopause + Pregnenolone)

Feeling like you’re snapping at everyone lately? Dr. Greg breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of perimenopause - the emotional turbulence that can make you feel like a stranger in your own body. It’s not “just hormones” or “just stress.” Often, it’s your body signaling that it’s running low on pregnenolone - the “mother hormone” that supports progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and more.By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why your emotional resilience feels drained, what’s happening inside your body when that tank runs low, and how to start restoring your sense of calm, balance, and connection.Key Takeaways:Emotional volatility during perimenopause is often linked to pregnenolone depletionPregnenolone acts as the foundation for other key hormonesLow pregnenolone can trigger survival-mode responses like irritability and anxietySupporting hormone production helps rebuild calm, energy, and clarityInitial Eval Link: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/bookings?s=62290cf8c925874c9b56b394&step=date ⁠Hormone Symptom Tracker: ⁠https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558⁠Subscribe for weekly insights on hormones, gut health, detox, and women’s wellness. Got a question or want to inquire about becoming a patient? Send a message to our team! Email us at [email protected]: perimenopause symptoms, hormone balance, women’s health podcast, functional medicine, Dr Greg Mongeon, bioidentical hormones, menopause support, hormone therapy, gut health, detox for women