449 | Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson

About this episode

The episode discusses midlife hormone health, focusing on hormone replacement therapy and GLP-1 medications with expert Jennifer Gularson.

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, welcome Jennifer Gularson, a leading expert in women’s midlife health and functional medicine. Together, they discuss hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 medications, and the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause. Jennifer emphasizes individualized, science-based care, shares practical tips for symptom management, and highlights the importance of holistic approaches—including lifestyle changes and patient advocacy—to optimize women’s health and longevity. The episode offers compassionate guidance and actionable insights for navigating hormonal changes, hormone replacement therapy and improving overall well-being.

People in this episode

Hosts: Doc Jen, Doctor Dom

Guest: Jennifer Gularson

Topics covered

• midlife health
• hormone replacement therapy
• GLP-1 medications
• perimenopause
• menopause
• symptom management
• holistic approaches

Keywords

• hormone health
• women's health
• individualized care
• lifestyle changes
• patient advocacy
• well-being
• longevity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Optimal Body Podcast, functional medicine

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