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Bitesize Biohack: How to Know When & If HRT Is Right For You And How to Cycle Hormones in Perimenopause
Episode 393
In this episode, Angela Foster is joined by Dr. Beth McDougall, a leading expert in functional and energy medicine, to dive into hormone health for women navigating perimenopause. They discuss how to identify hormone imbalances, when hormone therapy may be beneficial, and natural ways to support your wellbeing. Dr. McDougall also shares practical tips on biohacking, such as grounding, red light therapy, and harnessing sunlight for emotional and physical health. The conversation is packed with insights that are both science-backed and easy to apply for anyone looking to optimize their health and longevity.
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
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Identifying Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms: Recognise early signs of estrogen dominance, such as anxiety, fluid retention, and irregular periods.
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Biohacking in Perimenopause: Discover how red light therapy, sunlight exposure, and grounding can alleviate common perimenopausal symptoms and improve energy levels.
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Cycling Hormones Naturally: Learn when and how to use natural progesterone and other hormone therapies for individualised hormone support.
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Morning Routine for Energy: How to use biohacks like freshly roasted coffee and grounding exercises to set a positive tone for the day.
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Functional Medicine Approach: A holistic view of integrating functional medicine practices to balance hormones, boost immunity, and enhance overall wellbeing.
TIMESTAMPS & KEY TOPICS
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:05 – Understanding Estrogen Dominance
- 00:41 – Red Light Therapy Benefits
- 03:51 – Morning Biohacking Routine
- 06:00 – Grounding and Sunlight Exposure
- 09:15 – Individualised Hormone Therapy
- 12:05 – Managing Perimenopause with Natural Progesterone
- 14:55 – Call to Action & Closing Remarks
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ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela’s BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Beth McDougall, MD, is a leading expert in functional and energy medicine with over 20 years of experience in the field. As the founder of T
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