42. The Hormone Conversation Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Hear: Interview with Dr. Stephanie Elder
Women are often told their symptoms are simply part of getting older.
They’re tired.
Their joints hurt.
They can’t sleep.
Their anxiety is through the roof.
They’re gaining weight despite doing “everything right.”
But what if there was more to the story?
In this episode, Joan sits down with Stephanie Elder, founder of Evolve Menopause Clinic, cardiometabolic specialist, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, for an honest conversation about what really happens during perimenopause and menopause.
Stephanie shares her own frustrating journey of searching for answers before realizing hormones were at the root of so many symptoms - and why she built a practice dedicated to helping women finally feel heard.
Together, Joan and Stephanie discuss why so many women dismiss their symptoms, how hormone changes impact far more than hot flashes, and what women can do to advocate for themselves and protect their long-term health.
Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes or have been struggling for years, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and empowered.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why perimenopause symptoms often begin years before menopause
The surprising symptoms many women never realize are hormone-related
What hormone therapy actually looks like today - and why it’s very different from decades ago
The connection between estrogen, bone health, heart health, and brain function
Why normal lab work doesn’t always tell the whole story
How to become a stronger advocate for your own health
Lifestyle habits that work alongside hormone therapy to help you feel your best
Resources Mentioned
The New Perimenopause Dr. Mary Claire Haver
The Perimenopause Survival Guide by Dr. Heather Hirsch
The Menopause Moment by Dr. Kelly Casperson
Unbreakable by Dr. Vonda Wright
The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Estrogen Matters by Avrum Blooming
Connect with Stephanie Elder: Evolve Menopause Clinic
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