PODCAST · health
The Dr. Greg Show
by Dr. Greg Mongeon
Welcome to The Dr. Greg Show, where we talk real solutions for real women. In today’s episode, we’re digging into perimenopause - the hidden storm behind anxiety, sleepless nights, and weight gain that won’t budge.You’re not broken - your system’s just burdened. Let’s lighten the load and get you back to feeling like you. 🎧 Listen anywhere you get podcasts.💬 Got a question or want to join my practice? Check the links in the show notes.📱 Follow along at @drgreghealth on TikTok and Instagram.
Episodes
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Ep. 17 | Simple Steps to Rebalance Hormones Naturally
Your hormones aren't broken — they're responding. To stress, to blood sugar, to sleep, to the chemicals in your environment. That's the reframe Dr. Greg opens with in this episode, and it changes everything. When you stop trying to force hormones back into balance and start changing the signals...
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Ep. 16 | Why You Feel "Flat" Emotionally
You're not depressed — but you're not really happy either. The spark is gone, the emotional highs and lows have gone quiet, and you're just getting through the day. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Dr. Greg explains why emotional flatness in perimenopause isn't a personality flaw...
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Ep. 15 | Why You're Craving Sugar and Salt Constantly
If you've ever felt out of control around food — reaching for something sweet at 3 PM or salty at 9 PM — this episode is for you. Dr. Greg breaks down why cravings aren't a willpower problem. They're a communication problem. Your body is sending two very specific signals when it craves sugar and...
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Ep. 14 | Why Your Brain Feels Fuzzy
If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why, or lost a word mid-sentence, you're not losing your mind — and you're definitely not alone. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the real reasons behind brain fog in perimenopause: inflammation, cortisol swings, blood sugar imbalances, and...
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Why Doing More Is Making You Worse | with @tatchfitatfifty
Women in their 30s through 50s are exhausted, gaining weight, and feeling unlike themselves, and their labs come back completely normal. The problem is not what most people think. In this conversation, Dr. Greg sits down with Tatch, certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, and founder of...
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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....
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Ep. 13 | Why You Feel Puffy and Inflamed
If you’ve been waking up puffy, swollen, bloated, or inflamed “for no reason,” this episode explains what your body is really trying to say. Dr. Greg breaks down the most common root causes of inflammation during perimenopause — from lymphatic congestion and cortisol shifts to blood sugar spikes,...
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Ep. 12 | Why You’re So Tired Every Afternoon
If you hit 3 p.m. and feel like your brain and body just… power down, you’re not lazy, and you’re not broken. In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks down the most common root causes behind the afternoon crash in perimenopause, including a low or unstable cortisol curve (especially a weak Cortisol...
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Ep. 11 | Why You’re Gaining Weight Around the Middle
Many women in their 40s and 50s suddenly notice they’re gaining weight, specifically around the belly, even when nothing about their diet or routine has changed. This episode helps listeners understand why this happens in perimenopause, what the real root causes are, and what they can begin to do...
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Ep. 10 | Why Your Anxiety Spikes Before Your Period
This episode unpacks one of the most frustrating — and misunderstood — symptoms women describe in perimenopause: the intense wave of anxiety, irritability, or dread that shows up like clockwork the week or so before their period. Dr. Greg explains the real physiology behind these emotional…
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Ep. 9 | Why You Can’t Sleep (Even When You’re Exhausted)
This episode explores one of the most frustrating perimenopause symptoms: being exhausted but completely unable to fall asleep — or waking up at 2 a.m. like your brain just slammed on the gas pedal. Dr. Greg breaks down the hormone shifts that wreck sleep, including cortisol, progesterone, blood...
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Ep. 8 | Q&A Episode: “Is It Me or My Hormones?”
Dr. Greg answers the questions midlife women are actually asking — the ones that come up late at night when symptoms feel confusing, emotions feel overwhelming, and the search for answers feels lonely. In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Greg responds to 8 of the most common concerns from the first...
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Ep. 7 | How Stress Hijacks Every Hormone (Perimenopause + Cortisol)
Dr. Greg calls this a must-watch episode because stress, cortisol, and nervous system health can override everything else — hormones, workouts, supplements, and even diet. In perimenopause, stress isn’t occasional, it’s constant, and it can quietly drain the body’s ability to make and balance...
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Ep. 6 | Why You’re Cold, Tired, Losing Hair and Gaining Weight (Perimenopause + Thyroid)
This episode unpacks one of the most overlooked root causes behind perimenopausal fatigue and weight changes: the thyroid. Dr. Greg explains how shifts in estrogen, nutrient depletion, and chronic stress create a metabolic slowdown, leaving women cold, sluggish, and frustrated — even when thyroid...
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Ep. 5 | Why You Have No Sex Drive and No Motivation (Perimenopause + Testosterone)
This episode dives into one of the most frustrating - and least talked about - shifts of perimenopause: the crash in testosterone that leaves women feeling flat, tired, and disconnected from who they used to be. Dr. Greg explains why testosterone isn’t just about libido - it’s the hormone behind...
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Ep. 4 | When Too Much of a Good Thing Turns Toxic (Perimenopause + Estrogen)
Estrogen is supposed to be the hormone that helps you feel energized, focused, and feminine… so why does it sometimes feel like it’s turning against you? In this episode, Dr. Greg unpacks what really happens when estrogen becomes imbalanced in perimenopause. He explains why “estrogen dominance”...
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Ep. 3 | The Brake Pedal Your Body’s Missing (Perimenopause + Progesterone)
Wired, anxious, and sleepless - sound familiar? Dr. Greg explores how a hidden hormone shift could be driving those feelings. In this episode, he reveals the crucial role of progesterone — your body’s natural “brake pedal” that helps you stay grounded and calm. You’ll learn how progesterone...
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Ep. 2 | Why You’re Biting the Heads Off Those You Love (Perimenopause + Pregnenolone)
Feeling like you’re snapping at everyone lately? Dr. Greg breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of perimenopause - the emotional turbulence that can make you feel like a stranger in your own body. It’s not “just hormones” or “just stress.” Often, it’s your body signaling that it’s...
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Ep. 1 | Welcome to Perimenopause
Welcome to The Dr. Greg Show! In this episode, Dr. Greg Mongeon shares the truth about perimenopause, hormones, and how stress, toxins, and lifestyle impact your body. Learn why common symptoms - like weight gain, anxiety, low sleep quality, and short cycles - are signals, not signs of failure.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Dr. Greg Show, where we talk real solutions for real women. In today’s episode, we’re digging into perimenopause - the hidden storm behind anxiety, sleepless nights, and weight gain that won’t budge.You’re not broken - your system’s just burdened. Let’s lighten the load and get you back to feeling like you. 🎧 Listen anywhere you get podcasts.💬 Got a question or want to join my practice? Check the links in the show notes.📱 Follow along at @drgreghealth on TikTok and Instagram.
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Dr. Greg Mongeon
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