EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 14 MIN
Episode 5 -HRT Won’t Make You Lose Fat — But It Might Save Your Sanity
from Fierce Mama Fitcast · host Melanie Duettchen
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m getting real about my own experience with hormone replacement therapy — from why I resisted it for so long to the changes I’ve noticed just six weeks in. We’ll cover what estrogen and progesterone actually do, why HRT isn’t a magic fat loss pill, what ashwagandha is (and isn’t), and the study that gave HRT a bad rap for years. If you’ve been feeling “off” in ways you can’t explain, this might give you the nudge to explore your options.I resisted HRT for over a year, thinking more discipline, protein, and workouts were enough — but my energy, mood, and hunger told me otherwise.Testing showed low estrogen and progesterone, plus almost no testosterone, so I started estrogen gel and nightly progesterone.Within a week, my sleep, mood, and energy improved — hot flashes gone, workouts better, and no more constant irritability.HRT isn’t a magic fat loss tool, but it can give you the energy, mood stability, and sleep quality to stick with the habits that do work.The old study that gave HRT a bad rap doesn’t reflect current research — starting it earlier can be both safe and beneficial.💬 Let’s connect! Come hang out with me on Instagram @fiercemamacollective Tag me, DM me, or share what hit home for you — I love hearing from you. If this episode helped you:Follow the show so you don’t miss an episodeShare it with a fellow mama who needs to hear itLeave a review — it helps more moms find us and join the Fierce Mama Collective!
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m getting real about my own experience with hormone replacement therapy — from why I resisted it for so long to the changes I’ve noticed just six weeks in. We’ll cover what estrogen and progesterone actually do, why HRT isn’t a magic fat loss pill, what ashwagandha is (and isn’t), and the study that gave HRT a bad rap for years. If you’ve been feeling “off” in ways you can’t explain, this might give you the nudge to explore your options. I resisted HRT for ...
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