About this episode

The episode discusses perimenopause, its early signs, and the impact of stress on hormone health with guests Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance.

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we're diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause . I'm joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance , and we're breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more. This episode is especially for you if you're in your 30s or 40s, feeling "off" in your body, struggling with sleep, energy, anxiety, or changes in your cycle - and being told everything is "normal." Here's what we chat about: What perimenopause really is (and why it's an 8–10 year transition, not a single moment) The early signs of perimenopause, including changes in your cycle, mood, sleep, and energy Why progesterone is often the first hormone to decline — and how that impacts anxiety, PMS, and stress tolerance How chronic stress, overworking, under-eating, and people-pleasing disrupt ovulation and hormone balance The connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms like…

People in this episode

Host: Gina Harney

Guests: Candace, Jess

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• nervous system health
• stress and hormones
• hormone imbalances
• women's health
• fatigue
• anxiety

Keywords

• perimenopause
• hormones
• stress
• nervous system
• fatigue
• anxiety
• hormone testing
• women's health
• cycle changes
• progesterone

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Your Hormone Balance

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