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In this transformative episode, Lyndsay Dowd sits down with Dr. Iris Crawford, the world's leading authority on the Pre-Hormone System and one of the most trusted voices in women's hormonal health. Known as The Hormone Boss, Dr. Crawford reveals the truth about menopause, perimenopause, burnout, fatigue, and why conventional medicine is still operating from outdated hormonal science. Dr. Crawford opens up about her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a nationally recognized naturopathic physician dedicated to empowering women with real answers. She explains why most women enter menopause already hormonally imbalanced—and why a "just do HRT" approach is not only incomplete but can be ineffective or harmful. This episode breaks down the stress response system, the pre-hormone system, and why accurate hormone ratio testing is the missing key to helping women reclaim their energy, mood, and mental clarity. Dr. Crawford outlines her proven six-month protocol, designed to repair hormone production at the root. Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, burnout, or searching for answers your doctor can't explain, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and hopeful.

About the Guest Dr. Iris Crawford is the world's leading expert on the Pre-Hormone System, a licensed naturopathic physician, author, speaker, and national women's hormone specialist. Affectionately known as The Hormone Boss, she earned her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine and her Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition from Bastyr University. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Crawford has helped thousands of women finally understand the root causes of fatigue, mood swings, weight changes, perimenopause, menopause symptoms, and burnout. Her groundbreaking approach moves beyond outdated HRT-only models and focuses on restoring hormonal balance by repairing the body's stress and pre-hormone systems. She is dedicated to empowering, educating, and unlocking the leadership potential of women by helping them reclaim their health—from the inside out. Connect with Dr. Iris Crawford Website: https://www.hormone-boss.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehormoneboss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormone.boss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dririscrawford/ Membership: https://go.hormone-boss.com/opt-in-page-401882 About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. As t