In this episode of the Core Connections Podcast, Erica dives deep into progesterone — one of the most overlooked hormones in women's health. Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or navigating perimenopause, this conversation applies to you.
Erica covers what progesterone actually does in the body (beyond fertility), its role as a calming neurosteroid, why it's often the first hormone to decline in perimenopause, the connection between toxin burden and hormone receptor function, and the key differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones.
In this episode:
Why progesterone deserves a spot on every hormone panel
The brain-calming connection (allopregnanolone + GABA-A receptors)
Progesterone's role in pregnancy and preventing miscarriage
The postpartum progesterone crash and postpartum mood support
Perimenopause and why progesterone tanks first
Estrogen dominance, detox pathways, and daily bowel health
Hormone receptors, toxin burden, and why labs can look "normal" but not feel that way
Going low and slow with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
The truth about the Women's Health Initiative study
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.
Share this episode with the women in your life — your friends, sisters, and daughters — at whatever stage they're in.
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