Eps 392: Should You Take Hormones in Perimenopause w Integrative Health Practitioner Marnee Dejong

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like a mystery you’re meant to “just push through.”This conversation explores what’s really happening in midlife and why so many women feel stuck between symptoms and real solutions. I’m joined by integrative health practitioner Marnee Dejong as we unpack mold toxicity, gut dysfunction, mineral depletion, and why it’s almost never “just one thing” during this phase.We talk about functional testing (GI-MAP, DUTCH, mineral analysis), the role of hormone replacement therapy, and the growing conversation around peptide therapy; what’s helpful, what’s hype, and what should make you pause. Most importantly, we break down why foundations come first, how to think strategically about advanced tools, and how to advocate for your health without getting swept up in trends.If midlife feels louder than it used to, this conversation will steady you. Listen now. Episode Timeline: 00:34 – Guest Introduction02:17 – Mold Toxicity Journey04:22 – Early Perimenopause Wake-Up04:48 – It’s Never One Thing05:38 – Healing Takes Time08:00 – Six-Month Healing Reality08:47 – Top Functional Tests12:56 – Test, Don’t Guess14:10 – HRT Access Challenges18:01 – Optimizing HRT Dosing20:30 – Foundations Before Prescriptions21:25 – Peptide Therapy Awareness24:06 – Safe Peptide Education25:39 – Peptide Safety Considerations28:50 – Ozempic Misconceptions30:03 – GLP-1 Cultural Pressure33:32 – Advocate For Yourself37:38 – Where To Find MarnieAbout Marnee Dejong:Marnee Dejong is an Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in women's hormones over 35 and perimenopause. Teaching women how to support their hormones in midlife without the overwhelm. Perimenopause needs a different approach but one that is effective and realistic.Connect with Marnee Dejong:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnee.dejong/Web: www.marneedejongwellness.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MarneeDejongWellness🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough