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August 12, 2025 31 mins

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

Truth: Half of us in perimenopause never even mention our hormonal symptoms to our doctor!

...Maybe it’s because we’ve been told it’s just "part of getting older."

...Or maybe our labs came back “normal,” so we’re beginning to think it’s all in our head.

...Or maybe we’re just tired of being handed another prescription instead of an explanation.

Here’s the thing: Hormone imbalance doesn’t just happen overnight--even if it feels like it.

And symptoms like brain fog, stubborn weight, and restless sleep aren’t random. In fact, oftentimes, they’re red flags pointing to a deeper hormonal issue that has been building for years.

Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the six most common root causes of hormone imbalance.

In this episode, we‘ll address your most commonly-asked questions, including

✅ Are hormone imbalances inevitable in midlife?

✅ What are “hidden” or less obvious signs of hormone imbalance?

✅ Which lifestyle habits make hormonal symptoms worse in midlife?

✅ How can stress impact hormone balance during perimenopause?

✅ How does sleep quality affect my hormones?

✅ How do diet and nutrition influence hormone health in midlife?

✅ Can lifestyle changes really make a difference in hormone health?

✅ How can I take control of my hormone health without medication?

If you’re done playing whack-a-mole with your symptoms and want to understand what’s really driving them, this episode is for you.

Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast

— Episodes Mentioned:

EP 6 | What Foods Cause Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms?: 10 "Healthy" Foods To Avoid: https://pod.fo/e/231a75

EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale: https://pod.fo/e/23e32f

EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891

EP 26 | Sleepless in Menopause: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better ZZZ’s [SUMMER SERIES] https://pod.fo/e/2530cf

EP 39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox: https://pod.fo/e/26cb77

EP 57 | How Can I Have a Hormone Imbalance If My Blood Work Is Normal?: https://pod.fo/e/2a1b75

Resources

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Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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