Episode 2: Andrea Strand: You’re Not Crazy—It’s Hormones

What if you’re not “just stressed”… and your hormones are actually trying to tell you something? In this episode, Sara sits down with women’s health nurse practitioner Andrea Strand for an honest conversation about perimenopause, hormones, and why so many women feel dismissed when they know something in their body feels off.They talk about the symptoms no one prepares women for—brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, mood changes, weight gain, exhaustion—and why so many women are told everything is “normal” when they don’t feel normal at all. Andrea breaks down what’s actually happening hormonally during perimenopause, the role of HRT, and why prevention and education matter so much for women’s long-term health.Together, they also unpack the shame, confusion, and frustration many women experience while trying to navigate this phase of life.This episode is informative, validating, and the kind of conversation every woman wishes she had sooner.Topics include:Perimenopause symptomsHormones and HRTAnxiety, sleep, and brain fogWeight changes in midlifeWomen’s health advocacyFeeling dismissed by doctorsPrevention and longevityIf you’ve ever thought, “I don’t feel like myself lately,” this episode is for you.