Why Hormone Balance Starts Before Hormones (with Loredana)

Many women say, “My hormones are a mess. I need them fixed.” But in this special episode of The Dr. Greg Show, Dr. Greg sits down with one of his clinicians, Loredana, to pull back the curtain on what they actually see in practice, and why hormones are often not the first place they start. Together, they unpack the root patterns behind hormone imbalance, why drainage, energy, gut health, nervous system support, and inflammation matter so much, and why the right thing at the wrong time can still be the wrong thing. This episode also highlights the heart behind their new book, Power Over Perimenopause, and the foundational tools women can begin using right now.In this conversation, you’ll hear:• Why “more hormones” is not always the answer• What it means to prepare the terrain before adding support• How drainage, energy, and nervous system tone affect hormone response• Why hidden stressors like inflammation, infection, blood sugar swings, and toxic load matter• Practical, low-cost tools women can start using right away• How the body is designed for balance when the foundation is supportedKey Takeaways• Hormones are messengers, and the body must be ready to receive them well • Drainage and energy are foundational before adding hormone support • The nervous system plays a huge role in hormone regulation, especially when cortisol is elevated • Infections, inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, nutrient depletion, and toxic load can all act as hidden stressors • Simple practices like breathwork, prayer, walking after meals, sleep support, morning light, hydration, dry brushing, and whole foods can help restore the terrain Practical Tools Mentioned• Box breathing• 4-7-8 breathing• Prayer or meditation• Short walks after meals• Mindful eating• Morning sunlight or a “happy light”• Dimming lights at night• Blue light support in the evening• Whole foods with adequate protein• Filtered water and hydration• Self lymphatic massage• Dry brushing• Legs up the wall• Daily movementBuy "Power Over Perimenopause", Dr. Greg's new book!Pre-order now before the public release on March 24:https://go.drgreghealth.com/power-over-perimenopauseResources & Next StepsHormone Symptom Tracker:https://drgreg.practicebetter.io/#/5e8a349a2a982306d08c1c14/forms?f=6807f2f8c009a18d7c98e558Ask Dr. Greg a Question:[email protected] for weekly insights on hormones, gut health, detox, and women’s wellness.Keywords:perimenopause, hormone balance, root cause medicine, functional medicine, drainage pathways, nervous system regulation, women’s hormones, hormone imbalance, cortisol, inflammation, gut health, Loredana, Dr Greg Mongeon, women’s health podcast