Episode 36: Unlocking Menopausal Health: Hormone Therapy Myths Dispelled

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we’e thrilled to welcome Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps, the co-founders of the women’s health and hormone practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.About Our Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is also certified through the Nutritious Life nutrition coaching program. What You'll Learn in This Episode:About hormone testing and why follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is critical to understand.Insights into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones.Why lifestyle changes alone may not be sufficient for managing menopausal symptoms.Episode Highlights:[00:01:30] frequency of hormone testing and its importance.[00:02:03] the role of FSH in understanding perimenopause.[00:04:23] The reliability of at-home hormone tests versus venous serum blood tests.[00:06:13] Kristen and Maria's stance on bioidentical hormones and why they recommend them over synthetic options.[00:16:04] testosterone replacement therapy.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps:Website: www.wiseandwell.meInstagram: @wise_and_well_Links Mentioned in the Episode:The Great Menopause Myth bookConnect with Keri on social:Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial, instagram.com/keriglassmanTiktok: @keriglassmanFacebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLifeTwitter: twitter.com/NutritiousLife_Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifePinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_lifeWebsite: nutritiouslife.comBecome a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bncCopyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.