Ep. 3 | The Brake Pedal Your Body’s Missing (Perimenopause + Progesterone)

Wired, anxious, and sleepless - sound familiar? Dr. Greg explores how a hidden hormone shift could be driving those feelings. In this episode, he reveals the crucial role of progesterone — your body’s natural “brake pedal” that helps you stay grounded and calm.You’ll learn how progesterone balances estrogen, why modern stress and environmental toxins deplete it faster than ever, and what you can do to naturally support your body’s own production.Key Takeaways:Progesterone is essential for calm, sleep, and emotional balanceModern stress and toxins accelerate progesterone depletionLow progesterone can cause that “wired but tired” feelingPractical steps to help your body restore natural progesterone levelsHormone 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