The Hormone Shifts Every Woman Must Watch For with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

Perimenopause can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to.In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar shares insights from her new faith-based book The Perimenopause Reset. We talk about hormonal shifts, environmental toxins, gut health, and stress and how nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can restore balance. She also explains the correct fasting method according to your menstrual cycle, and how certain peptides may help in easing discomfort and supporting sexual health.If you’re navigating perimenopause, this conversation offers both clarity and hope.00:04 – Welcome and Dr. Jen’s new book The Perimenopause Reset00:34 – Dr. Jen’s background, Hashimoto’s story, and integrative medicine journey02:44 – Inspiration for writing a faith-based perimenopause guide05:07 – How environmental toxins disrupt hormones09:36 – Everyday toxin exposures and simple swaps10:53 – Gut health, liver detox, and estrogen metabolism testing13:08 – Foods and supplements to support hormone detoxification15:57 – Alcohol, hormones, and informed consent27:54 – Hormone changes in perimenopause: estrogen and progesterone25:32 – Using progesterone and herbal support during the luteal phase27:40 – Chronic stress, cortisol, and hormone imbalance31:44 – Intermittent fasting and cycle syncing35:30 – Peptides that support women in perimenopause39:53 – Testosterone replacement therapy: benefits and risksAbout Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine. She studied at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed residency at St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital, and trained in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center.Beyond the clinic, Dr. Jen co-authored Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe., serves on the board of the Invisible Disabilities Association, and contributes to the American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Research and Public Health. She is the author of The Perimenopause Reset: 28 Days to Energize Your Body, Shed Weight, and Find Peace with God. Connect With  Dr. Jen Pfleghaar:Dr. Jen’s Website: https://www.integrativedrmom.com/Dr. Jen’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-integrative-health-podcast-with-dr-jen/id1541507452Dr. Jen’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perimenopause-Reset-Energize-Weight-Peace/dp/1969338970 Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/