In this episode of The Experts, Dr. Jenelle Kim sits down with Dr. Betty Murray and Dr. Eddie Romo for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause, hormonal health and the often-overlooked connection between hormones, gut health and the microbiome.
Dr. Betty shares her perspective on women’s hormonal health, personalized care and HRT, while Dr. Eddie takes us inside the evolving world of women-specific diagnostics, including testing focused on the microbiome, inflammation and hormonal health.
Together, they explore why understanding what is happening inside your body can be an important first step toward knowing what support you may actually need. From establishing a baseline and understanding your labs to HRT, nutrition, sleep, movement and gut health, this conversation looks at the whole woman rather than treating one symptom in isolation.
🔥 In this MUST-WATCH episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why perimenopause and menopause require an individualized approach
✅ What your gut and microbiome may have to do with hormonal health
✅ How specialized diagnostics are changing women’s health
✅ Why understanding your baseline matters
✅ Where to begin when something feels different but you don’t know why
✅ What hormone and microbiome testing may tell you
✅ Where HRT may fit into a larger approach to women’s health
✅ Why HRT isn’t a replacement for nutrition, sleep, movement and other fundamentals
✅ How physicians, diagnostics, nutrition and coaching can work together to create more personalized care
TIMESTAMPS (9:17 total)
00:00 – Welcome to The Experts
Dr. Jenelle Kim introduces Dr. Betty Murray and Dr. Eddie Romo.
00:23 – Why We Need to Talk About Menopause & Perimenopause
Dr. Betty discusses the need for greater understanding and support as women move through hormonal changes.
01:21 – The Next Generation of Women’s Health Diagnostics
Dr. Eddie explains specialized diagnostics and why looking at the microbiome, gut health, inflammation and hormones together may provide a more complete picture.
01:52 – What Does Your Gut Have to Do With Your Hormones?
The conversation turns to the relationship between the microbiome and hormonal health.
02:38 – How the Microbiome May Influence Your Hormonal Experience
Dr. Betty explains why microbes and inflammation matter and how they may influence hormonal patterns and symptoms.
02:58 – “Where Do I Even Begin?”
When you know something feels off but don’t know what’s happening, where should you start?
03:29 – At-Home Testing, Labs & Personalized Care
Dr. Betty and Dr. Eddie discuss testing options and how results can help inform more individualized care.
04:01 – What About HRT?
The conversation turns to hormone replacement therapy and why understanding each woman’s health picture matters when considering treatment options.
04:53 – What Personalized Hormonal Care Actually Looks Like
Dr. Betty walks through health history, provider consultations, nutrition, gut health and testing—and how an individualized plan can evolve.
05:43 – Why an Integrated Approach Matters
Why women may benefit when different areas of expertise come together rather than looking at health through only one lens.
06:04 – Why Knowing Your Baseline Matters
Dr. Kim shares a personal experience that changed how she thinks about proactive testing and understanding what is normal for your own body.
07:03 – “Labs Give Directions”
Before determining where you need to go, you first need to understand where you’re starting.
07:26 – HRT Isn’t the Whole Answer
Why hormone replacement therapy cannot replace fundamentals including nutrition, fiber, hydration, sleep and appropriate exercise.
08:25 – Hormonal Health Is About the Whole Lifestyle
Dr. Kim and Dr. Betty discuss sustainable habits, stress and the importance of guidance when you don’t know where to begin.
09:01 – Where to Learn More
Dr. Betty shares additional resources and her Menopause Mastery podcast.
FREE RESOURCES & LINKS
🌿 Hormonal Health Resources: gethormones.com
🌿 Hormone Quiz: quiz.gethormones.com
🎙️ Menopause Mastery Podcast: Menopause Mastery with Dr. Betty Murray
🌿 JBK Wellness Labs: jbkwellnesslabs.com
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CONNECT WITH DR. BETTY MURRAY
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Podcast: Menopause Mastery
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