176. Why Testosterone Matters for Women: Energy, Libido, Confidence & How to Boost It Naturally

Testosterone isn’t just a “male” hormone. It’s a vital, often-overlooked hormone in women’s health that impacts everything from energy, libido, metabolism, and mood to mental clarity and muscle strength.

In this eye-opening episode of The Women’s Vibrancy Code, we dive deep into the truth about testosterone for women - why it’s crucial, how to know if yours is low, and natural ways to optimize it. We’ll cover everything from signs of low testosterone to science-backed strategies, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), the Dutch Plus test, creatine for women, and the misogynistic history of hormone research that’s left so many women dismissed, misunderstood, and underserved.

Yale-educated midwife and functional medicine expert Maraya Brown shares:

• The real role of testosterone in women’s health
• Symptoms of low testosterone (fatigue, low libido, weight gain, brain fog)
• Natural testosterone boosters: sleep, strength training, creatine, zinc, maca, healthy fats
• The difference between lab testing types (serum vs. Dutch Plus)
• What to know before starting TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)
• How to self-advocate with your provider — especially when they say “you’re just aging”

 

If you're a high-achieving woman ready to reclaim your energy, sensuality, and strength, this episode will give you both the tools and the validation you’ve been searching for. 

Timestamps

• 03:00 - The truth about testosterone in women

• 04:00 - Why testosterone is critical for energy, libido, and mood

• 06:46 - Signs of low testosterone in women

• 08:00 - Medical bias & historical dismissal of women’s hormones

• 09:43 - How to naturally boost testosterone

• 10:53 - Supplements & herbs for hormonal support (zinc, maca, DHEA, etc.)

• 16:03 - Creatine for women: the underrated tool for mood, muscle, and mitochondria

• 17:34 - TRT for women: what to know before starting hormone therapy

• 19:42 - How to advocate for yourself with lab tests & providers

• 26:00 - Cycle syncing testosterone with strength training