In this episode of the Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with the Hormone Heroines, Dr. Serena Russum and Dr. Heidi Codino, to unpack what women actually need to thrive hormonally from puberty through menopause and beyond.
Dr. Serena and Dr. Heidi are award-winning speakers and nationally recognized experts in women's health, with extensive training in longevity medicine, hormonal health, peptides, and BHRT. Their passion lies in helping women address root causes, not just symptoms, using a holistic functional medicine approach so they can feel strong, energized, and supported at every stage of life.
This episode is a must-listen for any woman who wants to build strength, protect her hormones, and age with power instead of burnout.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
- Muscle Is Medicine—Especially for Women
Muscle isn't just about strength or metabolism—it's a hormone-regulating, longevity-protecting organ. Lose muscle, and everything from blood sugar to estrogen balance takes a hit.
- Protein Timing Matters More Than You Think
It's not just how much protein you eat—it's how evenly you spread it throughout the day that determines whether your body can actually build and repair muscle.
- Estrogen Protects More Than Your Bones
Estrogen plays a critical role in muscle recovery, injury prevention, and resilience. Ignoring this connection leaves women vulnerable to pain, plateaus, and faster aging.
- Longevity Isn't a Supplement—It's a Strategy
Yes, tools like Urolithin A can support muscle and brain health—but nutrition, stress management, strength training, and the right practitioner are the real foundation for thriving long-term.
Resources From The Show:
- Dr. Serena and Heidi's website - https://www.blossominglongevity.com/
- Dr. Serena and Heidi's Podcast - Hormone Heroines
- Supplements we talked about: Urolithin A, CoEnzyme Q10 and Creatine
- Peptides we mentioned: P21 (brain), BPC 157/TB500 (gut health + aches/pains)
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