Menopause HQ Podcast: Hot, Tired, and Hormonal

You care about your partner… you’re attracted to them… but when it comes to sex, something just feels different. Your desire isn’t the same.Your body isn’t responding the way it used to (or it may even be painful).And you can’t quite explain why.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re having an honest conversation about sex during perimenopause and menopause—what changes, why it happens, and what you can actually do about it.We talk about:• Why libido changes during perimenopause and menopause• How declining estrogen and testosterone affect desire and arousal• Vaginal dryness, discomfort, and painful sex• Why you can still want closeness but not want sex• How stress, exhaustion, and mental load impact intimacy• What’s happening in your body (in plain language)• Exactly what to say to your partner so they understand what you’re experiencingIf you’ve ever thought, “I remember what this used to feel like… and this isn’t it,” this episode is for you.You are not broken.You are not alone.And this is not something you just have to “deal with.”There are real reasons behind what you’re feeling—and real ways to get support.Listen now and start understanding what’s happening in your body.About Us: Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C. LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!Links:Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here): https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise: https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop Contact Angela: [email protected] LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause and More: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Contact LaTalya by phone: 706-470-6970Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopause here: https://www.menopause.org - (Click on “patient education”)Connect With Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast: Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through:Zelle: [email protected]: $menopausehqDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Did you know that men have hormonal changes around the same time you’re going through menopause?It’s called andropause.Not all men will experience it—but for those that do, it can cause real changes in how they feel, how they act, and how they show up in their relationships.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re talking about what happens when testosterone starts to decline in men… and why so many people miss it.Because from the outside, it doesn’t always look like hormones.It looks like:stressirritabilitylow energypulling back in the relationshipor a sudden drop in interest in intimacyAnd without context, it’s easy to misunderstand what’s really going on.We get into:what andropause actually is and when it typically startshow testosterone affects mood, energy, focus, and libidowhy these changes are often blamed on work or life stresshow this can impact communication, connection, and intimacywhat men may be experiencing but don’t have the words to explainand what men can do to start feeling betterWe also talk about what it looks like when both partners are going through hormonal changes at the same time—and how that can create confusion, frustration, and distance if you don’t understand it.If you’ve ever thought, “Something feels off with him, but I can’t explain it…” - this conversation may help.And if this made you think about someone in your life—send it to them. It might help them understand something they’ve been feeling but couldn’t quite put into words.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcastNew here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   Contact Angela: [email protected] Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.comContact LaTalya by phone: 706-470-6970 Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://www.menopause.org  - (Click on “patient education”) Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. 

If you’ve been feeling off, exhausted, anxious, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you.In Episode 7 of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re recapping everything we’ve covered so far (the first 6 episodes)—from puberty and perimenopause to menopause and the key hormones driving it all: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.But this isn’t just a recap.We’re breaking it down in a way that helps you finally understand why your body feels different, why your sleep is off, why your patience is shorter, and why you may not feel like yourself anymore.Then we get into real questions from women just like you—covering symptoms, confusion, and the things nobody seems to give clear answers about.If you’ve ever thought:“Is this stress or something else?”“Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”“Why am I so tired but can’t sleep?”“Why didn’t anyone tell me this?”This episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and start making sense of what your body has been trying to tell you.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcastNew here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   Contact Angela: [email protected] LaTalya Louis, FNP at The Final Flow Menopause andMore: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.comContact LaTalya by phone: 706-470-6970 Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - (Click on “patient education”) Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, waking up in the middle of the night, or just not like yourself lately… this episode is going to connect some dots for you.In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, we’re talking all about progesterone—the hormone that plays a major role in your sleep, mood, stress response, and emotional balance.A lot of women don’t realize that progesterone is one of the first hormones to decline during perimenopause. And when it does, it can show up as anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, racing thoughts, and feeling on edge for no clear reason.Angela and Latalya break down what progesterone actually does in the body, why symptoms like waking up at 2–3am happen, and how hormonal shifts can affect your nervous system and emotional response.In this episode, we talk about:What progesterone does and why your body needs itWhy anxiety can show up during perimenopause—even if you’ve never had it beforeThe connection between progesterone and sleep, including middle-of-the-night wake-upsWhy your patience feels shorter and your reactions feel strongerHow progesterone affects your nervous system and stress responseWhat options are available to support your body, including lifestyle changes and hormone therapyIf you’ve been wondering why you feel different and can’t quite explain it, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening and give you language to advocate for yourself.🎧 Listen, learn, and share this with a friend who’s been saying, “I don’t feel like myself lately.”About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   The Final Flow Menopause and More (Contact LaTalya Louis, FNP):  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education” Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseHQ  Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. 

If you’ve been wondering where your ‘sexy’ went… this might be why.Most people think testosterone is just a “male hormone” tied to sex.But what if it’s also the reason you don’t feel like yourself anymore?In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break down the role of testosterone in women’s bodies—and how changes in this hormone can affect your libido, energy, motivation, confidence, and overall sense of “feeling like you.”If you’ve been experiencing low libido, fatigue, lack of motivation, or that feeling of not feeling sexy or connected to your body, this episode explains what may be happening and why.They also discuss how testosterone works in the body, what happens when levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, and what options are available—including testosterone therapy and natural ways to support hormone balance.If you’ve been wondering where your “sexy” went, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and what you can do about it.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C. LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly!Links:Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here): https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise: https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop The Final Flow Menopause and More: https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopause here: https://menopause.org - Click on “patient education”Connect With Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through:Zelle: [email protected]: $menopausehqDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Most women are told estrogen is just a “female hormone” tied to your period.But what if estrogen is actually controlling way more than you were ever taught?In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break down the real role of estrogen in the body—and why everything can start to feel off when it begins to decline during perimenopause and menopause.From hot flashes and night sweats to anxiety, brain fog, sleep issues, heart palpitations, and joint pain, this episode explains why these symptoms happen and how they’re all connected to estrogen.They also talk through hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including synthetic vs. bioidentical estrogen, non-hormonal treatment options for menopause symptoms, and what women with a history of breast cancer can do if estrogen therapy isn’t an option.If you’ve ever wondered why menopause seems to affect your entire body—or felt like your body suddenly isn’t cooperating—this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.This is estrogen explained in a way most women have never heard before.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated tohelping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPHand LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalyais an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   The Final Flow Menopause and More:  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education” Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8vPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq Disclaimer: This podcast is for educationalpurposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Let’s be honest… most of us were never really taught what menopause actually is.We heard about hot flashes. Maybe mood swings. And that was about it.But nobody explained why your sleep changes, why your anxiety can spike, why your memory feels off, or why your body suddenly feels unfamiliar.In this episode, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya break menopause all the way down—what it is medically, what’s happening hormonally, and why your body can feel like it’s changing overnight.They also talk about why so many women are told they’re “fine” when they don’t feel fine—and what you can do about it.If you’ve been feeling off and can’t quite explain it, this conversation will make it make sense.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔ What menopause actually is (and why it’s only ONE day)✔ The difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause✔ What’s really happening hormonally in your body✔ Why estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone changes affect EVERYTHING✔ Why symptoms can feel random, intense, and confusing✔ The connection between menopause and anxiety, depression, and brain fog✔ Why blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar may increase✔ What postmenopausal health really looks like✔ Why so many doctors aren’t fully trained in menopause care✔ How to advocate for yourself when you know something isn’t rightAbout Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigateperimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health. New episodes drop weekly! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview ofour  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop T-shirts and Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   The Final Flow Menopause and More:  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education” Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehqShare this episode with a friend. And subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! 

In this episode of Menopause HQ: Hot, Tired & Hormonal, Angela and Nurse Practitioner LaTalya take a deep dive into perimenopause, the hormonal transition that can last 8–10 years (or longer for women of color) before menopause officially begins. Many women are experiencing symptoms during this stage without realizing what’s actually happening in their bodies.Together, they break down what perimenopause really is, what’s happening hormonally with estrogen and progesterone, and why your lab work may still look “normal” even when you feel completely different.You’ll also hear about the common symptoms of perimenopause like hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, brain fog, low libido, and weight changes — along with the lesser-known symptoms many women aren’t warned about, including dizziness, anxiety, heart palpitations, ringing in the ears, itchy skin, and sudden rage.Angela and LaTalya also talk openly about how perimenopause can affect relationships, parenting, emotional tolerance, and mental health, and why many women begin reevaluating how they want to spend the next stage of their lives.This conversation is honest, relatable, and packed with the kind of information many of us wish someone had explained years ago. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I feel like a stranger in my own body?” — this episode is for you.Grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and join us for some real talk about the years leading up to menopause.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated tohelping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence.  The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalyais an expert in women’s hormonal health.  New episodes drop weekly! Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview ofour  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop   The Final Flow Menopause and More:  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.com Get a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journal Find a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education” Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle: [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq 

Welcome to the @MenopauseHQ Podcast — where we break down menopause, perimenopause, and women’s hormonal health in plain language. In this first episode, we’re backing it all the way up. Before we talk about perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, or hormone changes in your 40s and 50s, we’re starting at the beginning. How do periods actually work? What do your ovaries do? How does estrogen control your cycle? And what were we never taught about our reproductive system? Most of us learned how to use a pad or tampon — but we were never taught how hormones work over time. Understanding puberty, estrogen, ovulation, and the menstrual cycle is the foundation for understanding perimenopause and menopause later.If you’ve ever searched:​What is perimenopause?​What causes menopause?​Why do hormones change in midlife?​How do estrogen levels affect the body?​Why does my body feel different in my 40s?This episode is where the education about your body's reproductive system begins. Subscribe to the @MenopauseHQ podcast as we explore perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, hormone imbalance, mood changes, sleep problems, libido changes, and the real conversations women need to have about midlife health. Because when you understand how your body was designed to work, the changes that come later start making sense.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health.  New episodes drop weekly!Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop  The Final Flow Menopause and More:  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.comGet a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education”Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq  Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.