Hump Day Hormones

🔥 "Am I losing my mind, or is this just PMS…again?" If you've found yourself suddenly feeling anxious, moody, or just "off" in your late 30s or 40s, it might not be what you think—it could be perimenopause creeping in. This week, we are diving deep into the reality of perimenopause with my lifelong BFF, Laura, as she shares her personal journey navigating the unexpected, frustrating, and totally...

Did you know Kegels aren't the ultimate solution to pelvic health? 🤯 This week on Hump Day Hormones, we're honored to be joined by Beth Anne Travis and Bethany Blake, esteemed certified pelvic floor specialists from Arkansas Pelvic Health. They're here to debunk common myths and take us on a deep dive into the intricate connection between hormones and pelvic health. Because let's be real—pelvic f...

HRT & Cardiovascular Protection — The Heart of the Matter Let’s clear something up once and for all: Heart disease — not breast cancer — is the leading cause of death in women. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the relationship between estrogen and cardiovascular health, including: 🫀 Why heart disease risk rises sharply after menopause 🧠 How estrogen protects blood vessels and cholesterol ba...

Are Your Hormones Gaslighting Your Thyroid? The Thyroid–Hormone Connection All Midlife Women Should Understand.” If you’ve ever been told: ✨ “Your TSH looks perfect!” while you’re over there freezing, exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, foggy, anxious, or constipated… This episode will change EVERYTHING. Today, we’re breaking down: 💥 Why thyroid labs can look “normal” while your cells are st...

Season 2, Episode 51 of Hump Day Hormones is here — and this one is WILD. Have you suddenly become “allergic to life”? Sneezing out of nowhere… flushing after one sip of wine… itching… bloating… random anxiety… sinus drama… reactions to foods you’ve eaten forever? You're NOT imagining it — your hormones and histamines are in a full-blown loop together. This week, we break down: 🔥 Why histamine se...

Did you know estrogen affects more than your mood and metabolism? It actually influences your airways, voice, and hearing! 🎤👂 As estrogen levels drop, mucous membranes dry out, your voice may change, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can increase. In Episode 50 of Hump Day Hormones, ENT specialist Dr. H. Graves Hernsberger joins us to explain why menopause can feel like “allergies that never go...

This week, we’re stepping out of our Head-to-Toe Menopause Series for something big — one of the most important updates in women’s health in more than two decades. On November 10, 2025, the FDA officially removed the black-box warning from hormone therapy. If you’ve ever felt confused, scared, or dismissed when asking about HRT… this episode will feel like justice. We break down: • Why the black-b...

It’s time to get to the root of the problem — literally. 💇‍♀️ This week on Hump Day Hormones, we’re diving into The Hairy Truth About Menopause and Hair Loss. From hormonal shifts to nutrient deficiencies, we’re breaking down what’s really behind thinning hair — and what you can do to strengthen those strands from the inside out. 💪 💡 Hint: Estrogen, iron, and stress all play a bigger role than...

Ever wonder why menopause can bring brain fog, mood changes, or even migraines? Chelsea Presson, APRN joins us on this episode as we break down how shifting hormones impact memory, mental clarity, and mood - and share science-backed ways to support your brain through the transition.

Did you know that women make testosterone?? In this episode, we discuss the role of testosterone in women.

Listen in as we discuss all things puberty and periods with our very special guest Ella Jennings!

Learn all about progesterone and how it can be helpful in PMS, PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause.

In this episode, we explain what estradiol is, how it's made, why it's important, and what the benefits of it are!

What is menopause? What is perimenopause? We explain all the what's, why's, how's, and when's surrounding menopause and perimenopause!

Our very first podcast episode! This is an introduction to the podcast and to Dr. Jill Jennings and Kortney Spann, APRN.