Hormonal Highs and Summer Vibes: Katie's Latest Adventures S3E27

Perimenopause Check-In with Co-Host Katie Brussack: Progesterone, Thyroid, Heavy Periods + Summer Routines | Period Besties In this Period Besties Podcast episode, Stasha Washburn interviews co-host Katie Brussack for a personal check-in on her perimenopause journey, including nearly two years on progesterone, thyroid dose adjustments for Hashimoto’s-related fatigue, weight changes, improved energy and focus, and new cycle shifts like heavier bleeding and fluctuating cycle lengths. Katie shares why she’s starting estrogen gel (and avoiding the patch during a summer of ocean, pool time, and sweating), plus plans to optimize DHEAS next. They also discuss Katie’s summer schedule with her kids, upcoming plans in New Hampshire, and their September “Live and Unfiltered” summit with live panels, moderators, and guests including Dr. Lara Briden, Dr. Carrie Jones, Nicole Jardim, and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Katie mentions her summer coaching sessions, experimenting with creatine, boosting protein and hydration, favorite books and shows, and writing a romance novel.   Summer Sessions with Katie: https://go.oncehub.com/KatieBressack?mc_cid=35467e466a    00:00 Welcome and Check In 00:29 Perimenopause Update 01:24 Thyroid and Energy Fix 02:59 Cycle Changes and Next Steps 05:08 Estrogen Gel vs Patch 06:30 Summer Plans and Travel 08:38 Live Summit Preview 10:54 Summer Sessions Offer 11:56 Creatine and Summer Eating 14:37 Walking and Dog Hikes 16:18 Kids Update and Screen Free Fun 17:14 Book And Show Recs 18:16 Book To Screen Debate 19:30 Writing The Romance Novel 21:06 Seasonal Mood Shifts 22:31 Where To Find Katie 23:04 Lightning Round Favorites 26:26 Wrap Up And Sponsors Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: [email protected] Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound