The Midlife Shift: Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Jennifer Hopkins

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hopkins, nurse practitioner and founder of Mindful Medicine, for a candid, information-packed deep dive into perimenopause and menopause topics too many women face alone. We explore why these life stages are still under-discussed, the surprising and often-misdiagnosed symptoms, and how women can better advocate for their health.Dr. Jen breaks down the neuroendocrine pathway, explains how interconnected our hormones really are, and shares why a cookie-cutter approach to treatment fails so many women. She unpacks the benefits of integrative medicine, bioidentical hormones, red light therapy, and inhaled hydrogen therapy.From beef-jerky tissue analogies to grounding barefoot in the grass, this conversation blends science, humor, and practical takeaways helping women understand their bodies, reclaim their vitality, and know they’re not alone on the road through midlife shifts.See my BEFORE and AFTER photosIn this episode we cover:Why perimenopause and menopause remain misunderstood and too often dismissed in traditional medicineCommon but overlooked symptoms that can lead to years of misdiagnosisThe mind-body connection: why grounding, breathwork, and stress reduction matterPractical ways to advocate for yourself in medical settingsConnect with Dr. Jen:Website: https://www.mindfulmedicine4.com/Email: [email protected]: (607) 727-6079Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiraevolved/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562292933065TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amiradavis7Check out my digital products:  stan.store/amiraevolvedThe Shifted Self: A 90 Day Journal For Evolution, Gratitude & Self-Reflection: https://amzn.to/4ltSlXqParasympathetic Blend: ⁠https://dv216.isrefer.com/go/paraaf/amiradavis/