Episode Highlights: perimenopause, women's cycle, burnout, inflammation, women's health, hormones, cycle awareness, nutrition, self-care, hormone replacement therapy, stress management, body awareness

Summary:

In this episode Minh-Thu Lam sits down with The Hormone Queen: Becca Chilczenkowski for a real and refreshing conversation about women’s health — and why so many of us feel off without knowing why.

They dive into what’s really behind burnout, inflammation, and those sneaky hormonal shifts that start showing up in your 30s and 40s. You’ll hear how stress impacts everything from your energy to your cycle, and why understanding your hormones can completely change how you care for yourself.

Becca breaks down hormone replacement therapy in a way that finally makes sense — explaining why hormones amplify what’s already happening in your body (and why they’re not a magic fix).

If you’ve been feeling “off” but can’t quite pinpoint why, this episode will help you reconnect with your body through awareness, compassion, and a few simple daily practices that actually make a difference

Takeaways:

Burnout often stems from disconnecting from one's true self.
Understanding inflammation is crucial for weight management.
Stress can trigger immune responses and inflammation in the body.
Hormonal changes can significantly impact women's health as they age.
Tracking your cycle can provide insights into your health.
Nutrition plays a vital role in hormonal balance and overall well-being.
Self-awareness is key to identifying what drains or builds you up.
Hormones should be viewed as amplifiers, not solutions.
Less can often be more when it comes to exercise and stress management.
Embracing the complexities of being a woman can be empowering.

Sound bites

"It's an inside job."
"You can't do it all at once."
"Less could be better."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Body Awareness
02:58 Healing vs. Weight Loss: The Alignment Challenge
06:09 Understanding Inflammation and Its Impact on Weight
08:57 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health
12:06 The Cycle of Life: Understanding the Menstrual Cycle
15:04 Dopamine and Instant Gratification: A Modern Dilemma
18:05 Tracking Your Cycle: The Importance of Awareness
20:48 Navigating the Phases of Your Cycle
24:01 Embracing the Complexity of Womanhood
31:50 The Power of Mindset and Self-Recognition
34:25 Understanding Burnout and Self-Connection
36:58 The Importance of Willingness to Change
39:15 Mind-Body Connection and Intentional Living
40:59 Debunking Myths: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Exercise
47:58 Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy
54:39 Practical Tips for Women in Their 30s and 40s

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Links mentioned in this episode:

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The REAL Reason You’re Burnt Out (video)- https://higheralignmentconsulting.com/the-real-reason-youre-burnt-out/

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