S1E8: Hormone Health And Happiness, A Transformative Path With Monica Bell

📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeIn this episode of “I’ll Meet You There”, my guest Monica Bell takes us on a deep dive into the profound impacts of hormone replacement therapy on intimacy and overall quality of life for both men and women.  She shares heartfelt experiences from her personal journey that led her from traditional health care practitioner into specializing in hormone health.Our discussion highlights the challenges and misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the role of research, and the importance of patient advocacy.  Her insights on the importance of developing an intuitive and intentional relationship with our bodies are the foundation for her practice where she focuses on patient communication and goals to deliver the most effective treatments available. What We Explored This Episode01:02 Healthy Diet Struggles09:42 Impact on Patients and Education18:24 Pursuing Hormone Health21:57 Patient Empowerment in Healthcare41:27 Self-Care and Advocacy for Women's Health52:06 Sex Health + The Importance of IntimacyMemorable Quotes"We cannot out-hormone lifestyle. I can give you testosterone and estrogen and progesterone, which will all help the muscle function and muscle building, but unless you're feeding it and exercising it, it's not going to help that much.”“That would be the thing I would tell patients, too, is if you have a concern and it is a quality of life concern - better sleep, better mood, better intimacy, that it’s okay and that you should be listened to and it should be addressed.”“Modern medicine, as we know it, is excellent at emergency care and of course, sick medicine, and taking care of when you are sick. 'Boy, we can get you better.' But is your quality of life better? How are we going to prevent this heart attack from happening in the first place?"Resources MentionedEstrogen Matters by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavrishttps://www.amazon.com/Estrogen-Matters-Hormones-Menopause-Well-Being/dp/0316481203 Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Mistakes-Were-Made-but-Not/dp/0544574788 The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MDhttps://www.amazon.com/New-Menopause-Navigating-Through-Hormonal/dp/059379625X Monica’s mentor Marcia Scoville - resource for similar providershttps://worldlinkmedical.com/ Connect with MonicaWebsite: www.optimalhormonehealth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimalhormonehealthInstagram: www.instagram.com/optimalhormonehealthConnect with PaigeWebsite - https://paigenolan.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paigenolanwriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/paigenolanwriterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-nolan-0932751/🎙️Music by Boyd McDonnellCover art photography by Innis CaseyPodcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network