72. Reversing Early Perimenopause: The Progesterone & Nourishment Framework

Can we reverse early perimenopause symptoms?

In this episode of the Hormone Happy Hour, I’m digging into a question I know so many women in their 30s and early 40s are asking: Am I really in perimenopause already? We’re talking about why many of the symptoms labeled as “early perimenopause” may actually be signs of low progesterone and why that distinction matters.

I’m also sharing my whole-person framework for rebuilding progesterone by looking beyond symptoms and focusing on nourishment, metabolism, minerals, nervous system safety, and the environment your body needs to thrive. Plus, I’m touching on postpartum mineral depletion and why understanding what’s happening underneath the surface can be such an important piece of the hormone puzzle.

In this episode:

• ✨ What perimenopause actually is and when we typically expect it to begin
• 🤔 Why “early perimenopause” symptoms may actually point to low progesterone
• 💛 The common symptoms of low progesterone to look for
• 🥑 Why renourishing your body, mind, and spirit comes before trying to “fix” your hormones
• 🧠 How nervous system safety plays a role in progesterone production
• 🧪 Postpartum mineral depletion, iron-copper balance + why labs can give us important clues
• 🔑 My 4-step framework for addressing low progesterone and early perimenopause symptoms
• 🎉 How to join me for my free Boost Your Progesterone live training 

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