The Dr. Greg Show

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 salt, and once you understand what those signals mean, everything starts to shift. In this...

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 shifting hormones. He walks through the science in simple terms and explains why brain fog isn...

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 the Reverse Me Method, to talk about what is actually driving these symptoms and why adding more workou...

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. Together, they unpack the root patterns behind hormone imbalance, why drainage, energy, gut health, nervous s...

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, gut irritation, and hidden infection or toxicity — and why conventional labs often miss these patterns...

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 Awakening Response), blood sugar spikes and crashes, mitochondrial energy disruption, and hidden inflammatio...

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 to shift it. Episode Summary If you’re taking your fitness seriously, eating well, and still watching...

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 spikes, why they have little to do with “being dramatic,” and everything to do with progesterone dips, cortis...

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 sugar instability, and the often-overlooked liver connection that makes your body “wake up hot.” By the...

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 part of the perimenopause series, including: “Is this stress or hormones?”, “Why do my labs look no...

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 progesterone, thyroid hormones, DHEA, and testosterone. In this episode, you’ll learn how the hormone casc...

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 labs come back “normal.” By the end, listeners will understand how thyroid health interlocks with horm...

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 motivation, confidence, resilience, and drive. By the end, listeners will understand why that spark fad...

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” doesn’t always mean your estrogen is sky-high, how your liver, gut, and detox pathways determine whether...

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 balances estrogen, why modern stress and environmental toxins deplete it faster than ever, and what you can...

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 running low on pregnenolone - the “mother hormone” that supports progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and more. B...

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. Dr. Greg draws from 25 years in functional and hormone medicine to help women find balance and clarity...