About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Roelands discusses perimenopause, hormonal changes, and health strategies for women.

In this episode, we sit down with OB-GYN and integrative longevity physician Dr. Jennifer Roelands to discuss what really happens during perimenopause and menopause. We dive into the hormonal shifts affecting metabolism, sleep, anxiety, muscle mass, cravings, and weight gain. Don’t miss this discussion on hormone replacement therapy, micro-dosing GLP-1 medications, inflammation, protein, fiber, resistance training, and how women can advocate for themselves during one of the most misunderstood stages of life. This conversation is packed with answers! Connect with Dr. Jennifer Roelands: http://www.drjenniferroelands.com instagram.com/drjen.md www.youtube.com/@drjenmd (00:00:57) Meet Dr. Jennifer Roelands (00:04:23) Why women gain weight during perimenopause (00:07:20) Anxiety, sleep problems, and hormonal changes explained (00:14:42) Estrogen, insulin resistance, cravings, and belly fat (00:18:15) Why muscle is your best metabolic organ (00:24:15) The biggest misconceptions about GLP-1 medications (00:31:10) Microdosing GLP-1s and their anti-inflammatory effects (00:44:09) Hormone replacement therapy + GLP-1s together (00:49:05) Protein, fiber, gut health, and nutrition priorities…

People in this episode

Host: Constantly Varied Gear

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Roelands

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• hormone health
• microdosing GLP-1s
• weight gain
• hormone replacement therapy
• women's health

Keywords

• perimenopause
• hormone replacement therapy
• GLP-1 medications
• weight gain
• muscle mass
• nutrition
• anxiety
• sleep problems

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