Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

• 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. We break down the difference between oral vs transdermal estrogen, why estradiol is "that girl", how to think about progesterone (Prometrium vs compounded, oral vs vaginal), and when it makes sense to bring in testosterone and DHEA for energy, libido, and muscle. If you've ever been told you "can't" take estrogen because of blood pressure, migraines, family history of breast cancer, or because you're "too old" to start, this conversation is going to give you language, context, and confidence to go back to your provider and ask better questions.  Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in menopause care. Trained at Bastyr University San Diego, she helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause using evidence-based, root-cause approaches that support their long-term health, clarity, and wellbeing. 🎧 Episode 31: Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND: The Myths, the Science, and the Real Story of HRT Tune in.   What's Discussed: (00:58) The truth about estrogen, breast cancer myths, and what the science actually shows (07:06) How to evaluate symptoms in perimenopause and why labs are not the full story (09:15) When to start estrogen and progesterone and when testosterone should be added (14:24) Why oral estrogen increases clot risk and why transdermal forms are safer (18:16) Why vaginal estrogen is essential for dryness, UTIs, and bladder support (25:30) The real contraindications for HRT and what fears are outdated (38:15) Whether women can safely start HRT in their 60s and 70s Thank You To Our Sponsor:  Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com  Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones   TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones  Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND: IG: @the_menopausedoctor Youtube: @dr.ashleyalexis7777 TikTok: @menopausedoctor  

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• 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. If your feed is full of conflicting hormone advice, this episode cuts through the noise with myth-free hormone clarity so you can stop second-guessing. Put your headphones on, we're making hormones make sense again.   What's Discussed: (00:00) The five hormone questions you're dying to ask  (02:13) "Normal" vs. "Optimal": The estradiol sweet spot for bone health (04:24) Can you really put vaginal estrogen cream on your face? (06:36) Pregnenolone decoded: what it does, why it's calming, and how it works (09:53) Prometrium: holistic, bioidentical, or both? (13:09) Birth control choices during the hormone rollercoaster Thank You To Our Sponsor:  Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com  Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones   TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones    Keywords: Hormonal Health, Menopause, Perimenopause, Progesterone, Estrogen, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Holistic Alternatives, Estradiol Levels, Bone Health, Estrogen Cream, Vaginal Estradiol, Systemic Applications, Pregnenolone, Progestin IUDs, Birth Control Options, Non-Hormonal Methods, Copper IUD, Natural Family Planning, Unplanned Pregnancies, Barrier Methods, Holistic Approaches, Bioidentical Hormones, Prometrium, Systemic Estrogen, Vaginal Estrogen, Healthcare Provider   ==========   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  

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• 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 the inside out. He also shares his own story of burnout and healing, the real science behind oral vs. injectable peptides, and why your gut health might be the root of those hormone struggles that "hormones alone" can't fix. If your digestion, energy, or skin just aren't what they used to be, this episode will help you understand how supporting the gut-liver connection with peptides might be the missing piece. Kyal Van Der Leest is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath, and the brain behind LVLUP Health. He's created a line of science-backed supplements designed to support gut health, tissue repair, and overall vitality. 🎧 Episode 29 - Kyal Van Der Leest from LVLUP: Healing Inside Out with Peptides Listen now!   What's Discussed: (00:01) Let's Talk Peptides: What They Are, What They Do, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them (13:19) How Oral Peptides Can Help Heal Your Gut (Without the Needle!) (19:28) Peptides That Calm Inflammation and Repair From the Inside Out (31:25) The Real Root Causes Behind Gut, Hormone, and Metabolic Issues (36:30) Loving Your Liver: How to Support Detox and Bile Flow Naturally (47:46) The Gut Equation: Why Enzymes and Peptides Work Better Together (52:51) From Naturopathy to Formulation: How Kyal Designs Products That Actually Work (59:34) How Peptides Are Shaping What's Next in Integrative Health   Thank You To Our Sponsor:  Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order.   ✍️ FREE GUIDES:   Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com  Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones   TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones    Kyal Van Der Leest Website: www.lvluphealth.comIG: @lvluphealthFacebook: @LVLUPHealthYoutube: @lvlup_health  

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• 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… until they don't, and how physiologic (rhythmic) HRT can help your body find its natural flow again. We also get real about what's missing in the mainstream menopause conversation: the missteps, the myths, and the massive gap between "your labs are normal" and "you actually feel good." If you've ever thought, "I tried hormones, but they didn't work for me", this one's going to connect the dots. Emily Sadri is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and Hormone + Women's Health Expert who helps women feel like themselves again through a compassionate approach, cutting-edge science and serious self-care. Founder of Aurelia Health, she's redefining midlife with a personalized, hormones-first approach to doing this whole chapter better. What's Discussed: (00:01) Challenges + What's Missing in Perimenopause Care (06:54) Estradiol, Metabolism, and the Aging Connection (11:51) Understanding Your Cycle: The Hormone Roller Coaster (18:51) How Practitioners Decide When (and How) to Start HRT (29:26) Physiologic vs. Static HRT: What's the Real Difference? (34:30) The Menopause Transition and Redefining "Normal" (41:45) Personalized Approaches and Patient Perspectives (54:43) The Bigger Picture: Hormone Therapy, Longevity, and Hope   Thank You To Our Sponsor:  Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRJONES for 15% off your first order. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com  Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones   TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones    Emily Sadri  Website: https://aureliahealth.com/  IG: @emilysadri_np ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  

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• 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 and melatonin is only for sleep, but they actually work together in a daily rhythm that depends on light and darkness. When that rhythm gets off track, your sleep suffers, your blood sugar fluctuates, and your energy dips.  I explain what that looks like in real life and how to bring it back into balance with simple, free habits. No supplements, no gadgets, just a better understanding of when your body expects light and when it expects rest.  Once you get that rhythm right, your sleep, metabolism, and hormones start working together again, exactly how they're meant to. What's Discussed: (00:00) Why Your Sleep, Weight, and Energy Feel Off  (01:10) How Light and Darkness Control More Than Just Your Sleep (02:50) Cortisol Is NOT The Villain You Think (05:31) What Melatonin Does Beyond Sleep (11:55) Evening Routines That Make or Break Your Hormones (17:59) How Small Daily Habits Can Reset Everything   Thank You To Our Sponsor:  Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. LVLUP Health: If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or just feel like your digestion and hormones are ganging up on you, try Ultimate GI Repair from LVLUP Health. You can grab it at lvluphealth.com and use my code DRCARRIE for 15% off your first order. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:  Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com  Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: @dr.carriejones   TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones  ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  

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