Hormones are the invisible forces that shape how we feel, look, and live. They affect our energy, mood, weight, sleep, skin, and even our relationships. After 40, many of us start noticing their influence more than ever — and finding balance becomes essential.

In this episode of Thrive at 40+: The Slow Wellness Podcast, I share a compassionate, practical guide to female hormones through the key stages of womanhood: fertile years, premenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your body, what risks may show up, and how to support balance at every step of the journey.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

🌿 Fertile years — how estrogen and progesterone create rhythm and energy, and why healthy habits now build resilience for later.

🌿 Premenopause — the first hormonal dips, mood swings, cycle changes, and how strength training, protein, and stress care make a difference.

🌿 Menopause — what’s happening with estrogen, progesterone, and FSH, plus real tools for hot flashes, sleep issues, and bone health.

🌿 Postmenopause — living with low, stable hormones, reducing risks of osteoporosis and heart disease, and embracing new freedom.

🌿 Universal tools — the wellness foundations that support hormonal balance at any age: sleep, food, stress relief, and check-ups.

If you’re a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or beyond who wants to understand hormones without fear or extremes, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and actionable steps to thrive.

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