Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones
Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones is a podcast that helps women understand and manage their hormones through their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Carrie Jones, a holistic functional medicine doctor and women's health advocate, the show covers topics like weight gain, brain fog, mood swings, low libido, and sleep issues. The podcast aims to decode the science behind hormonal imbalances and provide practical solutions for pre-, peri-, and postmenopausal women.
Episodes
76: The 7 Supplements I Would Question Before Taking in Midlife After 20+ Years in Hormone Health
Perimenopause has a funny way of making your supplement cabinet grow overnight. Magnesium for sleep. Something for hair. Vitamin D for bones. A multivitamin because you are trying to cover your bases. Maybe another bottle for energy, digestion, or whatever new symptom decided to join the party this month. And I get it. When your hormones are changing and your body suddenly feels different, supplem
75: Jason Earle: Mold Symptoms Women Often Mistake for Hormone Changes
Headaches, brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, poor concentration, sinus problems, and feeling worse in certain buildings can easily be blamed on stress, hormones, or perimenopause. But mold exposure can create many of the same symptoms, which makes it difficult to know what your body is actually reacting to. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Jason Earle about the signs that
74: Dr. Terri DeNeui: What Testosterone Has to Do With Mood, Brain Health, and Aging in Women
Most women are taught to associate testosterone with libido and muscle. So when they begin feeling depressed, anxious, emotionally flat, unmotivated, forgetful, or unlike themselves, testosterone may never enter the conversation. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Dr. Terri DeNeui about why this hormone has a much bigger role in women's health than most of us were taught. We get
73: Can You Manage Perimenopause and Menopause 100% Naturally?
Only a small percentage of women use hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause. Some cannot take it, some do not want it, and others simply want additional support alongside it. But when someone says she wants to manage menopause "naturally," what does that actually mean, and which options are genuinely worth considering? For this episode of Hello Hormones, I searched through thousands of
72: Solo Q&A: The Truth About Herbs for Perimenopause and Menopause
Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, irregular cycles, and lower stress tolerance can make women over 40 feel like their hormones changed overnight. That is often when the search for a "natural" solution begins, but herbs are not commonly used to replace the estrogen and progesterone declining during perimenopause and menopause. So what can they actually do? In this solo Q&A, I am answering the
71: Zora Benhamou: What Women Around the World are Experiencing in Perimenopause: Symptoms, Stigma, and What Actually Helps
Have you ever heard that women in other countries do not struggle with menopause the way women in North America do? Or that menopause is somehow easier in certain cultures because women do not talk about it as much? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking with Zora Benhamou about what women around the world are actually saying when someone finally asks them. We get into why menopause is glo
70: Oxytocin: The Hormone Women Over 40 Are Sleeping On
Have you been thinking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or cortisol, but still feel like something is missing? Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, burned out, emotionally flat, in pain, stuck in food noise, struggling with libido, or like your body cannot fully shift out of fight-or-flight even when you are doing so many of the "right" things. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm br
69: Ben Azadi: Why Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Belly Fat
If you have been eating well, moving your body, doing what you were told, and your belly fat still will not budge, this episode is going to explain why. So many women hit their 40s and suddenly feel like their body changed the rules. The same foods, workouts, and routines that used to work no longer feel like enough, and the advice to eat less or work harder only leaves them more frustrated. Today
68: Dr. Beth Westie: The Right Order to Heal Your Hormones
If you have been doing "all the right things" for your hormones and still do not feel better, this episode is for you. Maybe you tried a detox, added supplements, cleaned up your diet, worked on your gut, or followed the protocol that helped your friend. Not knowing that if your body is depleted, inflamed, or not ready for that next step, doing more can actually keep you stuck. In this episode of
67: The Midlife Itch: Why Everything Feels Dry and Itchy in Midlife
Have you hit midlife and suddenly everything feels dry, itchy, or irritated in places that make no sense? Your inner ears itch. Your shins itch. Your scalp itches. Your eyes feel dry and scratchy. Your back has that one spot you cannot reach. Even your private areas may feel itchy when there is no obvious infection, rash, or clear reason why. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down wh
66: Dr. Lorne Brown: A Chinese Medicine Approach to Perimenopause
If you are in perimenopause wondering why you suddenly cannot handle the same life, stress, schedule, or people you used to manage, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at your symptoms. We are taught to blame every hot flash, rage spiral, night sweat, brain fog moment, and 2 a.m. wake-up on hormones alone, but Chinese medicine sees those symptoms as messages about the bod
65: Wendy Strgar: The Vaginal Microbiome: Why BV, Yeast, Odor, and Painful Sex Keep Coming Back
Most women have heard about the gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. But the vaginal microbiome is still treated like an awkward side conversation, even though it can affect infections, odor, irritation, dryness, painful sex, pH, arousal, and the way women feel in their own bodies. And that's where so many women get stuck. They know something feels off, but the answer they get is
64: Perimenopausal Rage: Why Your Anger Feels Louder in Perimenopause
Depression and anxiety? Yeah, those get all the research and all the press. But nobody wants to talk about the simmering, seething rage that is just under the surface. The anger that comes out of nowhere. The irritation that is 10 times more than you expected. The feeling of I wish somebody would, because you are ready to pop right off. And the worst part is that most women going through it think
63: Louann Brizendine : The Brain-Hormone Conversation Every Woman Needs Before Menopause
Brain fog, low libido, poor sleep, and suddenly having zero patience for the things you used to tolerate are usually treated like separate problems. Or worse, women are told it is just stress, aging, or "normal." But what if a lot of those symptoms are not random? What if they are starting in your brain? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Louann Brizendine to talk about what ac
62: Helmut Schmutz: The Histamine-Hormone Link on Why Your Body Feels Allergic to Everything in Perimenopause
Histamine is all over social media right now, and for good reason. Women are taking over-the-counter antihistamines and noticing that their PMS, PMDD, sleep, allergy symptoms, and perimenopause symptoms are improving. But that also brings up the bigger question: why would something we usually associate with allergies have anything to do with hormones? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking
61: Low Estrogen Symptoms You Didn't Know Were Connected to Your Hormones
Skipped periods, hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, dry everything, and yes, even itchy ears. These are the symptoms women are told to chalk up to stress or aging, when the real story is often a drop in estrogen that nobody bothered to investigate. I dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones, where I walk through the 10 warning signs of low estrogen every woman should know. I
60: Dr. Melissa Sonners: Why Women In Perimenopause Need To "Rebrand Self-Care"
Women in midlife are told their burnout is a willpower problem. That if they just set better boundaries, did the morning routine, booked the massage, and stopped saying yes to everything, they would feel better. But what almost no one is talking about is that your nervous system is the master control of every hormone in your body, and by the time women hit perimenopause, that system has been stuc
59: Dr. Amie Hornaman: Why Your "Normal" Thyroid Labs Are Not Telling You Everything
The test most doctors use to check your thyroid is not even a thyroid hormone. TSH is a brain hormone, and relying on it alone is how so many women end up with "normal" labs while they feel completely awful. It is a gap that causes most women to never get the full picture of the status of their thyroid. You can be eating clean, working out, doing all the right things, and still gain weight, lose h
58: 5 Signs Your Cortisol Is Out of Control (That Nobody Talks About)
Cortisol always gets a bad reputation online, but here's the thing: it's not the villain. It's actually essential for your stress response, blood sugar, sleep-wake cycle, and even keeping inflammation in check. The problem isn't cortisol itself. It's what happens when it stays chronically elevated, and your body starts sending signals you've probably been brushing off as "just stress" or "just ge
57: Q&A: Your HRT Questions Finally Answered (The Stuff Your Doctor Glossed Over)
Every cell in your body has hormone receptors, which means when your hormones are off, nothing works the way it should. And yet, hormone replacement therapy remains one of the most misunderstood and under-explained topics in women's health. The confusion isn't your fault. A lot of it traces back to one study from 2002 that scared an entire generation of doctors away from prescribing hormones, and
56: Connie Zack (Co-Founder of Sunlighten): What Infrared Saunas Actually Do for Perimenopausal Hormones
Did you know that the heat in your sauna might not even be the most important part? Most women hear "sauna" and think of sweating buckets, longevity bros, and biohackers. But there is actually a whole spectrum of light energy happening inside an infrared sauna that is doing the real work, and it has a lot to do with your hormones. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-
55: Why Progesterone Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
Progesterone is one of those hormones that gets mentioned everywhere but explained almost nowhere, and that gap is costing women a lot. What most women don't know is that progesterone isn't just a fertility hormone. You have progesterone receptors from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet, which means when levels start to drop, the effects show up everywhere. We're talking worse PMS, h
54: Barbara Birke: What No One Tells You About Muscle Loss, Hormones & Strength Training After 40
Did you know that the muscle you are losing right now is doing a lot more than changing how you look in the mirror? It is quietly running your metabolism, regulating your blood sugar, protecting your bones, and most women have absolutely no idea. You can be eating well, doing cardio five days a week, and still feel squishier, weaker, and completely frustrated that nothing seems to be working. And
53: Andrea Donsky: Phantom Smells, Fatigue, and the Weird Symptoms of Perimenopause
When it comes to menopause symptoms, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. But did you know it didn't make it to the top 10 most common symptoms of menopause based on Andrea Donsky's research and surveys? In fact, 9 out of the top 10 are brain and mental health related, think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and memory lapses, and most women have been brushing them off as "just life." In
52: Cynthia Thurlow: Why Bloating, Brain Fog & Itchiness Are All Tied To The Gut
Did you know your gut and your hormones are not two separate conversations? They are the same conversation, and most women in perimenopause are only being handed half the story. You can be doing all the right things, the protein, the workouts, the supplements, even hormone replacement therapy, and still feel bloated, foggy, exhausted, itchy in weird places, and like your body is suddenly working a
51: Why Nobody Told You Testosterone Was This Important
Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in a woman's body. Yet it is one of the least talked about, least tested, and most misunderstood. Women make testosterone in three different places, use it for everything from bone density to brain health, and can lose it at any age. Not just in menopause. And most doctors are still not checking for it. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break do
50: Dr. Shivani Gupta: What is 'Inflammaging' & How Ayurveda Explains What's Really Happening in Menopause
Did you know that most of the symptoms women are told to just "manage" during perimenopause and menopause, the brain fog, the anxiety, the weight that won't move, the sleep that won't come, were actually mapped out and explained by Ayurvedic medicine over 5,000 years ago? And it's not just explained but addressed with specific tools, specific foods, specific rituals, and a personalized framework b
7 Surprising Things You Didn't Know Are Signs of Perimenopause
Did you know that perimenopause can manifest beyond the common symptoms we know like hot flashes? To pique my curiosity about what you are experiencing when you detect you're in perimenopause, I ran a poll and the answers are nothing short of surprising. When estrogen and progesterone start shifting in perimenopause, the effects don't stay neatly in one place. They show up in other parts of your
Dr. Mamina Turegano: Perimenopause Skin + Hair Problems? When Your Labs Are Normal But Your Skin and Hair Aren't
Did you know that women who wore foundation consistently throughout their lives may have accidentally been protecting their skin from brown spots and hyperpigmentation all along? That fun fact is only one of the things Dr. Mamina would like to share with every woman going through the drastic changes during perimenopause and menopause. Because most of what women experience during this transition, t
Struggling With Hair Loss: The 4 Causes You Need To Know!
Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidd
Rachel Frankenthal: Evidence and Safety in Hormone Therapy After Gynecologic Cancer
You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use
The Truth About Estrogen Detox: Don't Make This Mistake
Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it. In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog u
Dr. Lindsey Berkson: Hormone Therapy After 60, Breast Cancer Risk, and Oxytocin Benefits
If you've ever been told estrogen causes breast cancer, or that it's "too late" to start hormones, you've likely been walking around with fear instead of facts. In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lindsey Berkson to get into oxytocin as a whole-body hormone, why environmental toxins block your hormone receptors, and what the latest data actually says about estrogen and breast cancer
How Long Perimenopause Really Lasts, Early vs Late Stages And Period Changes
If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that menopause itself lasts for years, when in reality the long, messy part happens before and after it. In the latest Hello Hormones, we get into early versus late perimenopause, why symptoms shift as hormones change, how periods actually factor into diagnosis, and what labs like FSH can t
Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND: Rage in Perimenopause, Cortisol Burnout, and Nervous System Dysregulation
If you hit midlife and suddenly feel ragey, burnt out, or emotionally raw for no clear reason, you are not breaking. Perimenopause has a way of removing the emotional buffer you've relied on for years, which means suppressed boundaries, old stress patterns, and survival mode all come to the surface at once. We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND. We
5 Supplements That Actually Support Sleep, Brain Health and Energy During Midlife
If you've ever stared at your supplement cabinet wondering whether any of it is actually helping, you're not alone. The frustrating part is that a few supplements really can support your hormones and energy, while others just create noise and false expectations. In the latest Hello Hormones episode, we dive deeper into why magnesium is often the one supplement most women are probably missing, why
Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH: Perimenopause, Trauma, and Stress Tolerance Loss
Perimenopause is when many women feel like their body suddenly stopped playing on easy mode. Fluctuating estrogen reduces the brain's stress-buffering capacity, so fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm all hit harder at the exact same time. We dive deeper into this topic in the latest Hello Hormones Podcast episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian. We also chat about why perimenopause is often when
Weird Hormonal Symptoms After 40 And Simple At Home Fixes
If you're over 40 and suddenly dealing with weird symptoms like itchy ears, new body odor, or constant puffiness, you're not imagining things. In this Hello Hormones episode, I explain why these things show up out of nowhere and how hormones are usually the quiet culprit. We dive deeper into odor changes that smell musky or oniony, itchy ears that make zero sense until you understand estrogen shif
Dr. Eve Henry, MD: Why Heart and Metabolic Health Shift in Perimenopause
Why does heart disease suddenly become such a big issue for women after perimenopause? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eve Henry, a physician specializing in longevity and women's health, to talk through how heart and metabolic health often shift quickly in midlife, even when nothing about your lifestyle has changed. We cover how estrogen loss impacts cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood su
Top 9 HRT Questions Every Woman Over 40 Is Asking
Hormone therapy gets confusing fast, especially when you're over 40 and everyone seems to have a different rule, warning or opinion. Many of the most common questions about it come from gaps in how it's explained. When nuance is missing, women are left trying to make decisions without the full picture. In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm gonna pick the nine questions I hear all the time and go ov
Ashley Koff, RD: GLP-1, Fasting and Midlife Weight Explained
Many women hit a weight plateau in perimenopause and assume it's about willpower, when the real issue is that the body isn't getting the physiological support it needs during hormonal change. After 40, eating less and pushing harder often puts the body into a protective mode, signaling it to conserve energy by storing fat. We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Ashley K
Understanding Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen Safety
If you've been doom-scrolling hormone headlines lately, you probably saw the panic around the FDA removing the boxed warning from vaginal estrogen. In this episode, we unpack what actually changed and why low-dose vaginal estrogen never belonged in the same risk category as systemic hormones. I walk you through the real differences between vaginal, transdermal, and oral estrogen and why your blood
Dr. Leah Hollon, ND, MPH: How Generational Trauma Rewrites Your Hormones
Have you ever wondered why your body reacts so strongly to stress on days that should feel completely normal? In this episode, we're joined by naturopathic doctor and educator Dr. Leah Hollon to explore how early stress, family patterns, and even the pregnancies we grew in can shape our hormones decades later. We talk about cortisol patterns, histamine overload, immune shifts, stubborn weight cha
5 Things I Do In Perimenopause
Perimenopause has a way of showing up with little surprises. One month I'm sleeping through the night, feeling fine. The next I'm wide awake at 3 AM or losing a brilliant idea the moment I open a new tab. If your body has been pulling these tricks too, you are in good company. In this episode, I share the five things that help me feel more grounded as I move through my own perimenopause. You'll he
Dr. Sarah Kennedy (Calocurb) on GLP-1s: The Link to Perimenopause, Cravings and Your Hunger Hormones
What if your perimenopause cravings weren't about discipline at all but a hormone conversation your body is trying to have with you? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Kennedy from Calocurb to break down why so many women hit perimenopause and suddenly feel hungrier, snackier and way more tempted by everything in the pantry. We walk through the hormones that run your appe
Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND on HRT: The Myths, the Science, and the Real Story You Need To Know
You know that feeling of "something's off, but my labs are 'normal' and everyone keeps telling me it's just aging"? We're not doing that here. In this episode, I'm joined by menopause specialist Dr. Ashley Alexis to answer the HRT questions women are actually asking: from breast cancer fears and clot risk to migraines, vaginal dryness, sex drive, and starting hormones "late" in your 60s and 70s. W
5 Holistic Hormone Questions for Perimenopause
I know… hormone talk can get really confusing sometimes. "Normal," "holistic," "bioidentical," "natural"... what do these even mean? In this episode, I'm answering the top five hormone questions women ask me most, like how much estradiol you actually need, whether estrogen cream belongs on your face, what to know about Prometrium and pregnenolone, and how to navigate birth control in perimenopause
Why Peptides Belong in the Menopause Conversation with Kyal Van Der Leest (LVLUP)
What if peptides weren't just about weight loss? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Kyal from LVLUP Health to clear up the confusion around peptides: what they actually are, how they work, why they can be a total game-changer for your health. We talk about peptides that repair your gut (like BPC-157), calm inflammation (hello, KPV), and support your liver and hormone balance from
Emily Sadri: A Smarter Approach to Perimenopause and Hormonal Therapy
What if your night sweats, brain fog, or mood swings aren't "just perimenopause," but signs your hormones are simply out of rhythm? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my brilliant friend Emily Sadri, who's redefining what hormone therapy can look like. Together, we unpack what happens when your estradiol and progesterone lose their groove, why so many women feel great on hormones…
The Hidden Link Between Sleep & Weight Gain
If you've been feeling wired at night, reaching for sugar, and noticing extra weight settling around your middle, let's talk about why. In this episode, I'm diving into how cortisol, melatonin, and your circadian rhythm work behind the scenes to manage your sleep, mood, cravings, metabolism and what happens when that rhythm falls out of sync. Most people think cortisol is only the stress hormone a
Dr. Caitlin Czezowski: Your Lymphatic Reset: Bloat, Brain Fog & Hormones (Solved)
What if your bloating, brain fog, or hormone chaos isn't just hormones, but your lymphatic system calling for help? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Caitlin Czezowski to unpack how this often-overlooked system impacts your hormones, energy, and overall health. We dig into the surprising signs of lymph congestion, why tight clothing and shallow breathing make t
The Hormone-Gut Drama You Didn't Know Was Happening
Have you started noticing that your digestion feels… different lately? Maybe the bloating hits harder, reflux showed up out of nowhere, or your "regular" schedule isn't so regular anymore. It's not random, your hormones play a huge role in how your gut behaves. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm connecting the dots between perimenopause, menopause, and your digestive system, from the bacteria
Dr. Mariza Snyder: Why Building Muscle Is the Real Hormone Therapy
What if your fatigue, mood swings, or stubborn belly fat aren't "just hormones," but signs your metabolism needs extra love? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my brilliant friend Dr. Mariza to talk about what she calls Perimenopause in the Wild, the real, unfiltered midlife transition every woman deserves to understand. We break down how estrogen loss impacts muscle, metabolism, a
Hate Your Progesterone? 10 Ways to Fix It
Progesterone gets a lot of hype as the "calming, soothing" hormone, but what if you're the woman who feels awful on it? Bloating, acne, breast tenderness, headaches, even heartburn or digestive drama can make progesterone feel like the opposite of magical. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm unpacking the side of progesterone nobody talks about: the women who hate it. I explain why these side e
Jenn Pike: Who You're Becoming in Perimenopause (It's Not What Social Media Says)
What if perimenopause isn't the beginning of the end, but the beginning of you? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my friend Jenn Pike to talk about what this season of life can really look like, and it's so much more than hot flashes and brain fog. Jenn brings over 30 years of experience helping women with fitness, nutrition, and hormones, and she's here to remind us that perimeno
7 Hormone Therapy Myths That Need Busting (Like, Yesterday)
Thinking about hormone therapy? Or maybe you're already on it and feeling more confused than ever? You're not alone. The amount of misinformation out there is wild, and these are 7 myths I've heard just this week from patients, DMs, and comments. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I unpack the most common hormone therapy myths that leave women second-guessing themselves. From whether you have to w
Cynthia Thurlow: What's Really Going On Between Gut Health, Hormones and Weight Gain?
What if your gut health holds the key to unlocking better hormone balance and overcoming menopause symptoms? In this episode, I'm joined by Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and expert in functional medicine, as we dive deep into the powerful connection between gut health and hormonal balance, especially during perimenopause and menopause. We explore how common gut issues like bloating, weight
Hormone Therapy Not Working? Progesterone, Estradiol, Testosterone & DHEA Fixes
Hormone therapy not working for you? You're not alone. If you're on HRT and struggling with side effects, wondering why your bestie feels amazing while you don't, let's break it down. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm unpacking 5 strategies to finally help you love your hormone therapy, including what to do if progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, or even DHEA just aren't working for you. W
Dr. Amie Hornaman: From Uterine Cancer to Hormone Empowerment
What happens when a hormone expert faces a diagnosis she never expected? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, The Thyroid Fixer, to unpack her recent journey with uterine cancer and the lessons every woman needs to hear. We discuss the three lab tests every woman in her 40s should get, why sleep is the ultimate foundation of health, and the red flags too many women brush of
7 Supplements A Hormone Expert Would Never Recommend (Here's Why)
So, you're staring at your supplement shelf — that little lineup of good intentions — thinking: "Is any of this even doing anything?" You've got fish oil that smells a little... suspicious. A multivitamin that could double as a paperweight. Some magnesium that sends you running to the bathroom. And let's not forget the $12 herbs you grabbed at checkout because an influencer said "they work." Sound
Dr. Sara Reardon: Pee Leak and Pain During Sex? Why It's Not "Normal" and The Pelvic Fix
What if the leaks, the pain, and the feeling that something just isn't right "down there" aren't a normal part of life? In this vital episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Sara Reardon, the Vagina Whisperer, to pull back the curtain on our pelvic health. We challenge the biggest myths, like the idea that Kegels are a cure-all, and get to the root of symptoms that so many women quietly endur
Your Perimenopause Cheat Sheet: 5 Labs Every Woman Over 40 Needs
You've been told it's just perimenopause. That fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hair loss are normal once you hit 40. But what if it's not "just your age"? What if there's something else going on, and no one's bothered to test for it? In this episode, I'm walking you through the five lab tests every woman over 40 should ask for, especially if you're feeling off but keep getting brushed off. Be
Dr Nan Wise: Why Sex Feels Like a Chore and What to do About It
You're not in the mood. You're not even in the mood for life. The spark is gone, your libido left the chat, and if one more person tells you to "just relax" or "get out of your head," you might actually scream. In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Nan Wise, neuroscientist, sex therapist, and author of Why Good Sex Matters, to talk about something no one's saying out loud: what happens
Not Loving Your Hormone Therapy? 5 Things to Change So It Actually Works
You thought hormone therapy would fix everything. Instead, you're feeling moody, foggy, sleepless, or just kind of... off. Your bestie says it changed her life. Social media says it's the holy grail. So why isn't it working for you? In this episode, I'm walking you through five reasons your hormone therapy might be falling flat, and what to do about it. Whether you're on progesterone, estradiol, t
Esther Blum: The HRT Stack We Swear By, How Much You Should Be Eating, and How to Stop Being So Moody
Your gut is a mess. Your sleep is trash. Your hormones? All over the place. But your doctor just tells you "it's normal" and hands you a pat on the back (with maybe a side of birth control). Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm joined by my fabulous friend and fellow hormone nerd Esther Blum, and we're getting real about what actually happens to your body in your 40s and 50s—and what you can do ab
Q&A: 8 Answers to Your HOT Women's Hormones Questions
You've had questions—and I've seen them in the YouTube comments, DMs, and emails. In this episode, I'm answering the top eight questions I get asked all the time about perimenopause. Because let's face it… no one really prepares us for this phase, and it can feel like your body is doing things you don't recognize. From why symptoms like anxiety and nausea even show up, to what's actually happening
Dr. Tyna Moore: GLP-1s, Muscle, and Menopause: What Women Over 40 Deserve to Know (But Aren't Being Told)
Are your hormones making you feel broken, inflamed, and totally not yourself? You're not alone if you've hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your metabolism has tanked, your joints hurt, your mood is unpredictable, and your body just won't cooperate. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Tyna Moore to talk about the messy, confusing middle of perimenopause and why tradition
Top 6 Crazy Perimenopause Symptoms Explained
Everyone talks about hot flashes and night sweats. But what about the symptoms that make you wonder if you're just losing your mind? You go to the doctor. You get labs done. You're told you're "fine." But you still don't feel like yourself—and nobody's giving you real answers. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the lesser-known (but incredibly common) symptoms of perimenopause that t
Are Bioidentical Hormones Legit? What You Need to Know ASAP
You've probably heard the term "bioidentical hormones" tossed around like a wellness buzzword—but is it actually legit or just marketing fluff? Some people swear by them. Others say they don't even exist. So what's the real deal? In this episode, I'm clearing up all the confusion around bioidentical hormones, what they really are (and aren't), and why so many women are getting the wrong info from
4 Signs Your Progesterone Is Too Low
Snappy one minute, crying at a dog food commercial the next? If your moods, sleep, or periods are all over the place, your progesterone might be waving a big hormonal red flag—and you're not imagining it. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I walk you through the top 4 signs of low progesterone and how this one hormone can quietly sabotage your mood, cycles, sleep, and sanity—especially after 35. F
The Truth About Low Estrogen: 4 Symptoms You Can't Ignore
Think low estrogen is just about hot flashes and night sweats? Think again. From your skin to your mood to your gut, estrogen impacts all 12 systems of your body—which means the symptoms can show up in some unexpected (and frustrating) ways. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down 4 surprising signs your estrogen may be too low—like thinning hair, bloating, acne, and a total 180 in your mo
Told You're Fine? Here's The Truth About Lab Testing
You asked your doctor to "test everything"—hormones, thyroid, nutrients—and they said, "You're fine." But you don't feel fine. You're still tired, gaining weight, feeling anxious, not sleeping, or just not you anymore. Spoiler alert: basic labs often miss what's really going on. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down why "normal" doesn't always mean optimal, especially for women in their
My 5 Biggest Hormone Regrets: Fix Yours Now
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If you've skipped your period for 6, 9, or even 11 months and you're still waiting to hit that magical 12-month mark that makes it "official," you're in what I call stage 3. And while the guidelines don't formally recognize this phase, it's one of the most intense, confusing, and overlooked stages of all. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I explain why this critical time—what I lovingly call "the
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Welcome to Hello Hormones: Your Go-To Women's Health Podcast
Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone
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