Shift Happens - Hormones Unfiltered

Send us Fan Mail Joy can feel out of reach when your hormones are shifting, your stress is high, and your brain won’t stop narrating everything that’s going wrong. We want to flip that script with a grounded, practical idea: joy isn’t something you “find” later when life finally calms down. Joy is something we create on purpose, and it can coexist with grief, chronic illness, parenting stress, and...

Send us Fan Mail Special Guest: Jewels Burdick, Founder of Simple Body What if some of the products you use every day are sending your hormones the wrong message? In Episode 10 of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered, we’re taking a closer look at the chemicals we encounter through our food, water, homes, workplaces, cosmetics and personal-care products—and what we actually need to know about their...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you stepped outside and truly noticed the world around you? Maybe you've felt your shoulders relax after a walk, slept better after spending a day outdoors, or noticed your mind become a little quieter while sitting by the water. That's not just in your head—our bodies are designed to respond to nature. In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Un...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wondered whether your symptoms are "just aging" or if your hormones are trying to tell you something, this episode is for you. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in women's health. In this Q&A episode, Melissa Gaskin, NBC-HWC, and Johanna Lancaster, WHNP, break down the fac...

Send us Fan Mail Your hormones don't stop changing after your monthly cycle—they continue evolving throughout every season of life. In Part 2 of The Seasons Within , Melissa Gaskin, NBC-HWC, and Johanna Lancaster, WHNP, expand the conversation beyond the menstrual cycle to explore how hormones shift from puberty through the reproductive years, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Together, t...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that celebrates constant productivity and doing more, women are often taught to ignore the natural rhythms of their bodies. But what if the key to feeling better wasn't pushing harder—but working with your hormones instead of against them? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Melissa Gaskin, NBC-HWC, and Johanna Lancaster, WHNP, explore the beautiful connection betwe...

Send us Fan Mail If your body feels different in midlife — even though you haven’t changed much — you are not imagining it. In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we unpack why weight, metabolism, blood sugar, and body composition shift during perimenopause and menopause , and why the old “eat less, move more” advice often stops working. Hosted by a Women’s Health Nurse Practition...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overstimulated, emotionally reactive, exhausted-but-wired, or like your stress tolerance completely disappeared overnight? You’re not alone — and you’re not “too sensitive.” In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we dive into the powerful connection between hormones, stress, and the nervous system during perimenopause and midlife . We unpack why so many wo...

Send us Fan Mail What does a health coach actually do… and how is it different from medical care? In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we break down the role of health coaching and why it can be the missing piece for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health changes. Because let’s be honest — most women aren’t lacking information.  They’re lacking support, st...

Send us Fan Mail Waking up at 3AM? Tossing and turning? Hot? Anxious? Heart Racing?  Feeling exhausted no matter how early you go to bed? You’re not alone — and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we’re breaking down the real connection between sleep, hormones, and midlife changes. If your sleep has suddenly shifted in perimenopause, there are physiologi...

Send us Fan Mail The old food pyramid? Outdated. In this episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we break down what modern nutrition guidelines really mean — especially for women navigating perimenopause and midlife . If your metabolism feels like it shifted overnight, this conversation will help you connect the dots . We unpack how to fuel your body for energy, hormone balance, and long-t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard, dismissed, or told that your symptoms were “just stress”? You’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone. In this first episode of Shift Happens: Hormones Unfiltered , we’re diving into a topic that resonates with so many women: gaslighting in women’s healthcare , especially when it comes to hormones, perimenopa...