Her Genetic Edge

If your filter has disappeared somewhere after 40, this episode is for you. Inside we break down the real hormonal shift behind perimenopause rage: why progesterone drops before estrogen, what that does to GABA (your brain’s calming neurotransmitter), and the reason why some women get hit so much harder than others…your genetics. If you’ve felt shame or confusion about the anger, irritability, or...

When you go to a steakhouse, you expect steak. When you go for sushi, you expect sushi. You know what you’re walking into before you ever sit down. The same logic applies when you choose a provider, but how do you know if the provider you’re seeing can actually help you? In this episode we cover: * Why two functional providers can give you completely different experiences * What to consider about...

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There's a viral trend going around — women taking Zyrtec, Claritin, and Pepcid before their periods and reporting that their PMS and PMDD symptoms are dramatically better. And honestly? It's working. But why? In this episode, I break down the real reason antihistamines are helping — and what it's actually telling you about what's going on inside your body. Because the trend is onto something. It's...

When you start HRT, or when you started, you probably had a goal in mind; feel more like yourself, less fatigue, more clarity, less mood swings, more sleep and more. Just like a roadtrip, you’ve got to know where you’re starting from, where you’re going and what you’ll encounter along the way. In this episode of Her Genetic Edge Podcast I break down 5 things to consider before you start your journ...

Why do some women feel amazing on HRT… while you’re still struggling with sleep, anxiety, inflammation, weight gain, or fatigue? You’re not failing. And your body isn’t broken. What works for one woman doesn’t always work for another, because hormones are only part of the picture. Your genetics influence how your body processes hormones, responds to stress, handles inflammation, and navigates the...

Does midlife feel more like a trainwreck than a transition? The seemingly sudden drop in estrogen and progesterone can be quite destabilizing. Everywhere you turn, someone is giving you the strategy that will reverse all your symptoms. Just take the HRT, eat all the protein, do you’re weighted-vest workouts, and don’t forget your cupful of supplements. So why isn’t it working for you? Especially w...

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