Eps 424: How To Support Your Hormones When HRT, Supplements & Diets Aren’t Enough with Deanna Minich
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This episode discusses the deeper connections between hormones, emotions, and long-term health with Dr. Deanna Minich.
If you've tried to "fix" your hormones but still don't feel like yourself, this episode explains why HRT, supplements, and lab work aren't always the full answer. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Deanna Minich, nutrition scientist, functional medicine expert, and author, to explore the deeper connections between hormones, emotions, stress, trauma, and long-term health. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Why Emotions Matter In Healing 01:02 – Hormones As Emotional Messengers 03:18 – The Missing Conversation In Women's Health 06:40 – Why Perimenopause Doesn't Happen Overnight 09:22 – Trauma, Stress, And The Hormonal Timeline 12:04 – Why HRT Doesn't Work For Every Woman 15:12 – Physiology And Psychology Are Connected 16:51 – Introducing The Full Spectrum Health Framework 18:13 – What Your Favorite Color Might Reveal 19:18 – Burnout Through The Lens Of The Fire System 22:10 – Why Perimenopause Exposes Hidden Imbalances 24:43 – The Symptoms Women Normalize 27:35 – Understanding Stress Beyond Cortisol 31:14 – The Role Of Emotional Expression In Health 34:50 – Food, Energy, And The Language Of Color 38:22 – Building Resilience Instead Of Avoiding Stress 42:10 – Why Women's…
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