Episode #42 You're Not Crazy--It's Your Hormones

You’re not crazy. You’re not broken.You’re likely in perimenopause—and no one told you what to expect. In this powerful, eye-opening episode, Landy Peek sits down with Board Certified Physician Assistant Abbey Seufer, a leading voice in women’s health, to decode one of the most misunderstood transitions in a woman’s life: perimenopause. If you’ve been feeling off—more anxious, more exhausted, more irritable—and can’t quite put your finger on what’s going on… This conversation is the validation, education, and empowered path forward you didn’t know you needed. Together, Landy and Abbey unpack: The silent chaos of perimenopause—and why it lasts up to 10 years Why women are so often misdiagnosed, dismissed, or gaslit during this season The truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)—what’s outdated, what’s evidence-based, and what might change your life How hormone decline affects everything from mental clarity to sex drive to long-term heart and brain health Why comprehensive testing and a supportive, knowledgeable provider are essential Abbey breaks down the hormonal hierarchy that most providers overlook, the role of insulin, cortisol, and testosterone, and the real reasons women feel like they’re unraveling in their 40s. This episode is part science, part soul—and 100% empowering. 💌 If you’ve been wondering where the old you went…This episode is where you’ll begin to find her again. 🔑 Takeaways You’ll Love: Perimenopause is real—and can start in your late 30s Symptoms aren’t just hot flashes: anxiety, fatigue & irritability are signs, too Hormones impact your whole body, not just your cycle Bioidentical hormones are often safer than synthetic ones HRT can protect against heart disease, dementia, and osteoporosis Cortisol and insulin imbalances often go undetected—and wreak havoc Testosterone starts dropping in women as early as their mid-20s Environmental toxins and diet can throw your hormones off balance You can feel like yourself again—with the right support 🎧 Listen if: You’ve been told “you’re fine” but you don’t feel fine You want clarity, not confusion, around HRT You’re done being brushed off—and ready to advocate for yourself You want to age powerfully, not silently suffer through it 💥 This is the conversation every woman in midlife deserves.Tag a friend. Send it to your sister. Share it with your doctor.And leave a review if this episode opened your eyes or your heart. 🌀 The next chapter of women’s health begins with conversations like this. If you want to connect with Abbey you can find her at https://wildflowerhormones.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568126323955