Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Perimenopause has a funny way of making your supplement cabinet grow overnight. Magnesium for sleep. Something for hair. Vitamin D for bones. A multivitamin because you are trying to cover your bases. Maybe another bottle for energy, digestion, or whatever new symptom decided to join the party this month.
And I get it. When your hormones are changing and your body suddenly feels different, supplements can be incredibly helpful. But the bottle marketed to "women 50+" is not automatically the one I would choose, and the nutrient you recognize on the front may not tell you much about what you are actually getting.
In this solo episode of Hello Hormones, I am sharing seven types of supplements I personally do not love and the things I look at before spending money on them. I have spent more than 20 years in women's hormone health and the supplement field, worked with hundreds of companies, and gotten very familiar with production, manufacturing, testing, and quality. So yes, I have opinions. And if your midlife supplement cabinet is getting a little crowded, this episode will help you figure out which bottles deserve their spot and which ones deserve a second look.
What's Discussed
0:37 Why fish oil can oxidize and become pro-inflammatory.
4:05 What to inspect before buying a hard tablet multivitamin.
7:45 The two letters that reveal synthetic vitamin E.
9:22 Why magnesium oxide may move your bowels without providing much magnesium.
11:47 Why vitamin D needs magnesium and vitamin K2.
12:54 How high-dose biotin can interfere with certain lab tests.
15:15 Why herbal companies should provide testing and a certificate of analysis.
Listen to learn which supplement red flags I check first, what the ingredient label may be hiding, and how to make more informed decisions before buying your next bottle.
Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay.
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages


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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Headaches, brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety, poor concentration, sinus problems, and feeling worse in certain buildings can easily be blamed on stress, hormones, or perimenopause. But mold exposure can create many of the same symptoms, which makes it difficult to know what your body is actually reacting to.
In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Jason Earle about the signs that your home or workplace may have a moisture and air-quality problem, why a musty smell matters even when you cannot see mold, and the four questions to ask before spending thousands of dollars on testing or remediation. We also get into air purifiers, HEPA vacuums, mold inspections, ERMI testing, urine mycotoxin panels, and why Jason believes food may explain more mycotoxin exposure than most people realize.
Jason Earle is the founder of GOT MOLD?® and has spent more than 20 years helping people understand mold, moisture, and indoor air quality. His work began after his own health improved when he left a mold-damaged home. He shares how to reduce exposure without becoming consumed by fear and why healing may require looking at your air, food, and nervous system together.
Jason was kind enough to provide the Hello Hormones community a discount! Use code drjones10 at gotmold.com/drjones/ for 10% off! 
What's Discussed
(01:21) Why mold symptoms can resemble perimenopause, anxiety, allergies, and other health problems.
(07:01) What urine mycotoxin results may reveal about food versus building exposure.
(12:41) Why healthy people still need healthy buildings and how poor air can undermine recovery.
(14:44) Four questions to ask before paying for mold testing or an inspection.
(21:28) How to choose an independent inspector and avoid unnecessary remediation.
(37:35) When an air purifier can help and why HEPA alone may not address odors or VOCs.
(44:41) Hidden mycotoxins in food and Jason's "air, food, and attitude" approach.
Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree—just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.
Join the Masterclass Replay: Head to drcarriejones.com/masterclass to access the free Estrogen and Progesterone Masterclass replay.
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths
Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  
The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs
The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  
Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages
 
Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter

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Find More From Jason Earle & GOT MOLD?®: 
Website: gotmold.com  
GOT MOLD?® Instagram: @gotmold   
Instagram: @jason.a.earle 
 
Disclaimer
Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or another qualified healthcare professional, or for information contained in any product.
Do not use the information provided on this channel to diagnose or treat a health condition, prescribe medication, change the dosage of medication, or stop treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before taking medication, supplements, or beginning another treatment.
Information provided on this channel and the use of any related products or services do not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones.

Most women are taught to associate testosterone with libido and muscle. So when they begin feeling depressed, anxious, emotionally flat, unmotivated, forgetful, or unlike themselves, testosterone may never enter the conversation. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I am talking with Dr. Terri DeNeui about why this hormone has a much bigger role in women's health than most of us were taught.
We get into the relationship between testosterone and mood, what Dr. DeNeui found during her doctoral research on depression, and why hormone changes may sometimes be missed in women who develop new symptoms after childbirth or during perimenopause. We also talk about vitamin D, thyroid function, hormone metabolism, and why a woman may not respond well to therapy when the rest of her physiology has not been considered.
Dr. Terri DeNeui is a hormone optimization expert, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, author of Hormone Havoc, and a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who has worked in the hormone space for more than 17 years. She explains the different hormone delivery options available to women, what hormone pellets are, how they work, and what to ask before trusting a provider with your care.
What's Discussed:
(00:51) Why testosterone belongs in the conversation about depression, anxiety, motivation, and mood in women.
(08:55) How symptoms, laboratory testing, vitamin D, thyroid function, and sexual health are evaluated together.
(10:54) The different hormone delivery options, including creams, patches, rapid-dissolve tablets, progesterone capsules, injections, and pellets.
(15:56) What a hormone pellet is, where it is placed, and how hormones are released over several months.
(23:21) The relationship between estrogen, testosterone, cognition, brain health, and quality of life as women age.
(28:24) Why hormone receptors throughout the body matter for the brain, heart, bones, muscle, urinary system, and more.
(36:24) How to find a trained hormone provider and why experience, follow-up testing, nutrition, gut health, and hormone metabolism matter.
Important Note
Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications should never be stopped or reduced without guidance from the prescribing healthcare professional. Depression and anxiety can have many causes, and hormone therapy is not a substitute for appropriate mental health care.
 
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths
Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  
The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs
The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  
Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages
 
Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter

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Find More From Dr. Terri DeNeui:
Website: terrideneui.com 
Instagram: @drterrideneui 
EVEXIAS Health Solutions: evexias.com 
Disclaimer
Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or for any information contained on or in any product.
Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, prescribing medication, changing the dosage of a medication, or stopping medication. Always speak with your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before taking any medication, nutritional supplement, herbal supplement, or other treatment.
Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast do not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Only a small percentage of women use hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause. Some cannot take it, some do not want it, and others simply want additional support alongside it. But when someone says she wants to manage menopause "naturally," what does that actually mean, and which options are genuinely worth considering?
For this episode of Hello Hormones, I searched through thousands of women's comments, messages, and conversations to find the strategies they repeatedly said made a difference. I am breaking down nine categories, including dietary changes, herbs, nutrients, acupuncture, resistance training, cooling tools, and something women mentioned far more often than I expected: setting boundaries and protecting their time.
We will talk about which options may be most useful for hot flashes, sleep, anxiety, mood, breast tenderness, and early perimenopause, along with important cautions around dosing, supplement quality, and choosing the right approach for your stage. You do not have to try everything, and you certainly do not have to suffer your way through this transition without support.
What's Discussed
0:26 What "natural menopause support" can actually mean.
2:38 The dietary changes women said helped the most.
6:14 Ashwagandha, Estrovera®, black cohosh, and vitex.
12:20 Omega-3s, evening primrose oil, magnesium, and vitamin D.
16:34 Acupuncture, cooling tools, and resistance training.
19:03 Why boundaries and time alone may reduce symptoms.
21:49 Why women do not have to suffer through menopause untreated.
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

 
Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: 
Website: drcarriejones.com

Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter

Instagram: @dr.carriejones

Facebook: @drcarriejones

TikTok: @drcarriejones

YouTube: @drcarriejones

Pinterest: @drcarriejones
 
Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, irregular cycles, and lower stress tolerance can make women over 40 feel like their hormones changed overnight. That is often when the search for a "natural" solution begins, but herbs are not commonly used to replace the estrogen and progesterone declining during perimenopause and menopause. So what can they actually do?
In this solo Q&A, I am answering the questions midlife women keep asking. Are there herbs that may help with low-estrogen symptoms and hot flashes? Can progesterone be supported naturally when ovulation becomes less consistent? And is there any herbal option that can truly work like HRT?
We also talk about saffron, ashwagandha, vitex, and shatavari, including where they may fit, what their limits are, and what to look for before spending money on another supplement. Plus, I walk through a listener case involving debilitating period pain and why severe symptoms should never be written off as "just perimenopause."
 
What's Discussed: 
2:01 Herbs for low estrogen and hot flashes
4:27 Natural support for progesterone in perimenopause
8:44 Whether any herb can truly work like HRT
10:20 Saffron versus ashwagandha
12:50 What to do when ashwagandha makes you feel worse
16:23 Shatavari, vitex, dosing, and combining herbs
19:17 A listener case involving debilitating period pain
 
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs

The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages

 
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Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter

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Facebook: @drcarriejones

TikTok: @drcarriejones

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.