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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 17 MIN

Episode 3: Hormones 101 for Midlife Moms

from YOU in Balance · host Jen Alsman, FDN-P, Owner of Younique Balance

What’s Really Going On with Estrogen, Progesterone & CortisolIf you’ve been feeling like your energy has tanked, your mood is unpredictable, or your metabolism has hit a wall… you’re not alone. So many women in midlife feel this way and are told it’s “just aging” or “normal hormones.”But here’s the truth — it’s not just age. It’s about what’s happening under the surface with your hormones — specifically estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol.So in today’s episode, we’re unpacking:What’s really going on with those three key hormones,How those shifts show up in your mood, weight, and energy, andWhat you can do right now to bring your body back into balance.Links: Magnesium:  I love Designs for Health Magnesium Glycinate at night-here is the one I use: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/younique-balance-mom-burnout-kitI also use Earthley Magnesium Lotion most nights: https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=Younique BalanceTake the Hormone Quiz to see if hormone testing is right for you: https://l.bttr.to/VvkSz

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