Hot Flashes, Menopause Rage, Insomnia — And How to Advocate for Yourself in Perimenopause | Amy Alkon

In this episode, I talk to expert Amy Alkon about the critical issues surrounding women's health, particularly focusing on perimenopause and menopause. We look at the shortcomings of the medical system in addressing these stages, and Amy shares insights from her book, "Going Menopostal," emphasising the importance of understanding hormonal changes and the role of progesterone in women's health. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Lack of Training: Many gynecology departments lack adequately trained doctors in perimenopause Perimenopause Symptoms: Perimenopause can last 3 to 10 years and presents various symptoms such as sleep disturbances and bleeding Progesterone: Adequate progesterone is essential for counterbalancing oestrogen Advocacy: Women are encouraged to advocate for their health by seeking specialists, understanding their individual risks TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: 00:00:14 - Perimenopause and menopause care. 00:09:09 - Glymphatic system and brain health. 00:21:05 - Importance of progesterone in health. 00:26:01 - Resistance training benefits for health. 00:39:00 - Women advocating for their health. VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela Get your exclusive discount on Timeline’s Mitopure at timeline.com/angela and start upgrading your mitochondria today ABOUT THE GUEST Amy Alkon is an independent investigative science writer specializing in “applied science”—using scientific evidence to solve real-world problems. Alkon critically evaluates and synthesizes research across disciplines and then translates it into everyday language, empowering regular people to make scientifically informed decisions  http://amyalkon.net X: @amyalkon ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their health care professional before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.