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Beyond Hormone Symptoms Podcast
Welcome to "Beyond Hormone Symptoms," your ultimate resource for navigating the complex journey of hormonal changes with confidence and clarity. This podcast is specifically designed for women over 35 who are experiencing hormone imbalances and perimenopause symptoms, offering expert insights, evidence-based strategies, and practical solutions that go beyond conventional advice. Each episode delivers actionable wisdom to help you decode your body's signals, transform frustrating symptoms into…
Episodes
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Episode 66: Is Your Lymphatic System Behind Your Menopause Symptoms?
Gloria Halim speaks with John Ossipinski, a certified lymphedema therapist and developer of Lymphpractic, about the lymphatic system and its possible…
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Episode 65: Why You’re Losing Collagen Faster Than You Think (The Oestrogen Connection Nobody Talks About)
In this episode, Gloria Halim breaks down the science of collagen: why it declines during perimenopause and menopause, what the oestrogen-collagen connection…
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Episode 64: Creatine for Women Over 40: What the Research Says and What to Be Careful Of
Creatine ads are everywhere, and they're now aimed squarely at women over 40. But does it work, is it safe, and will it make you bloat? Gloria shares why she's…
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Episode 63: The Impact of Menopause on Marriage & Relationships with Josephine "JoJo" Aligwekwe
There's a growing conversation about a correlation between menopause and rising "grey divorce" rates in midlife and it's exactly where this episode starts…
Beyond Hormone Symptoms PodcastEpisode 62: Episode 62: Tracking Your Hormonal Journey - How to Use Data to Take Back Control
So many of us describe peri/menopause as "random" good days and bad days with no discernible pattern. But in this episode, Gloria makes the case that it's…
Beyond Hormone Symptoms PodcastEpisode 61: Menopause Belly, Mood & Genes - The Gut-Epigenetics Connection Explained
What if the way you eat this week could actually change which of your genes are "switched on" tomorrow? In this episode, Gloria unpacks two of the biggest…
Beyond Hormone Symptoms PodcastEpisode 60: What Women Are Really Googling About Menopause (Answering Your Top Searched Questions)
Season 6 kicks off with a question so many of us have asked at 2am with a search bar open and a spiral of anxiety close behind: "Wait, is this normal?" This…
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Episode 59: Burnout and Perimenopause: Why Rest Isn't Fixing Your Exhaustion and What Actually Will
In the Season 5 finale, Gloria Halim addresses something deeply timely for summer: why perimenopausal women can take a holiday, sleep more, do less and still…
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Episode 58: Your Thyroid and Perimenopause: Why So Many Women Are Told They’re Fine When They Really Are Not
If you have ever sat in a doctor’s office describing your symptoms and been told your thyroid is fine and walked out more confused than when you went in, this…
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Episode 57: Why You Might Have Oestrogen Dominance Even When Your Oestrogen Isn't High and What Your Gut Has to Do With It
Oestrogen dominance is one of the most Googled terms in women’s health and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Gloria Halim cuts through the…
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Episode 56: Why You’re Losing Muscle in Perimenopause and Why Eating Less Is Making It Worse
If you have been eating carefully, exercising, doing everything you were told and still losing muscle, feeling flat, struggling with energy and wondering why…
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Episode 55: Inflammation: The Hidden Driver Behind Almost Every Perimenopause Symptom You Have
If you have been doing everything right and still feeling the way you feel, this episode is going to change how you understand your own symptoms. Gloria Halim…
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Episode 54: The Nervous System Reset: Why 'Just Calm Down' Doesn't Work in Perimenopause — and What Actually Does
If you have been told to just relax, breathe through it, or think more positively and found that none of it actually worked, this episode explains why. Gloria…
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Episode 53: Why Doing Everything for Everyone Is Destroying Your Hormones in Perimenopause
This episode is for the woman in the middle, caring for ageing parents, raising teenagers, running a full life, and somewhere right at the bottom of her own…
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Episode 52: Blood Sugar & Perimenopause - Why the Way You Ate in Your 30s No Longer Works
Summary In this episode, Gloria Halim explains the direct link between oestrogen decline and insulin resistance in perimenopause and why this single shift…
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Episode 51: The Surprising Reason Your Oral Health Is Getting Worse in Your 40s - It's Not What Your Dentist Thinks
Did you know your gums have oestrogen and progesterone receptors? In one of her most personal episodes yet, Gloria Halim shares how her journey through cancer…
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Episode 50: Soy for Menopause Symptoms: Separating Facts from Fear (What Science Really Says) with Dr. Monisha Bhanote
Is soy friend or foe when it comes to menopause? In this episode, Gloria Halim sits down with quintuple board-certified integrative physician Dr. Monisha…
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Episode 49: Hormone Therapy Uncovered: Risks, Benefits & Smart Questions to Ask with Dr. Becky Howie
This is the third episode in Gloria's HRT mini-series on Beyond Hormone Symptoms. After exploring HRT from a holistic perspective and hearing the powerful…
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Episode 48: How to Reset Your Hormones Naturally: The 7-Day Detox Protocol for Women
In this Season 5 opener, Gloria Halim explores why so many women feel exhausted, bloated, and hormonally out of balance — even when they're trying to do…
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Episode 47: Nutrition Myths That Sabotage Hormone Balance After 35
Are you doing 'all the right things' with your diet — and still feeling exhausted, bloated, and completely out of sync with your body? You're not failing. The…
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Episode 46: Navigating Perimenopause with HRT, Natural Support & Personal Power with Kirsten Samuel
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim sits down with Kirsten Samuel — wellbeing entrepreneur and perimenopause advocate — for the honest…
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Episode 45: Your Pelvic Floor Is Talking to You — Are You Actually Listening?
If you’ve been quietly managing leaks, pelvic pressure, bladder urgency, or pain — and telling yourself it’s just part of getting older — this episode is your…
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Episode 44: Longevity & Biohacking Menopause: CGM, Peptides & Wearable Tech for Women Over 40 | Part 2 with Victoria Plekenpol
In this episode of Beyond Home and Symptoms, host Gloria Halim and guest Victoria Plekenpol delve into the complexities of hormonal health and the biohacking…
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Episode 43: Why Perimenopause Wrecks Your Mood And What to Actually Do About It
You're not losing your mind — your hormones are shifting, and there's a big difference. In this episode, Gloria breaks down exactly why perimenopause triggers…
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Episode 42: Longevity After 40: Bone Health, Brain Fog & Heart Disease Prevention for Menopausal Women with Victoria Plekenpol
Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and wondering what's really happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause? You're not alone. This episode of…
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Episode 41: Tired, Can't Sleep, No Energy? How to Navigate Perimenopause with Ease and Grace
Struggling with perimenopause symptoms like low energy, poor sleep & weight gain? Discover the gentle GLOW framework to thrive naturally—no HRT, no extreme…
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Episode 40: Beyond Menopause Symptoms - The Autoimmune Connection You Need to Know
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, I sit down with health practitioner Valerie Engelson to explore the complex relationship between autoimmune…
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Episode 39: Why Your Nervous System Is the Missing Link in Your Perimenopause Journey
In this focused episode, Gloria shares her personal journey through perimenopause and burnout, and explores thecrucial connection between your nervous system…
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Episode 38: 5 Nutrition Lies Destroying Your Hormones in Perimenopause
In this episode, Gloria debunks the biggest nutrition myths sabotaging hormone balance after 35, drawing from her own experience of healing through cancer…
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Episode 37: Feeling Stuck, Puffy & Inflamed? Your Lymphatic System Needs a Reset
Your lymphatic system is your body's drainage and detox powerhouse—but most high-achieving women have never been taught how to support it, especially…
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Episode 36: How to Detox Your Liver, Lymph & Skin Naturally | 7-Day Hormone Reset for Energy & Weight Loss
Feeling exhausted, bloated, and hormonal after the holidays? Learn how to support your body's natural detoxification pathways to balance hormones, boost…
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Episode 35: Holiday Survival Guide for Perimenopausal Women: Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Support Hormones
The holidays are magical... and let's be honest, they can also be overwhelming, especially when you're navigating perimenopause or menopause. Between family…
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Episode 34: Heavy Periods & Fibroids: When Hysterectomy Becomes the Answer (Plus Natural Ways to Shrink Fibroids)
In this powerful episode, Gloria Halim sits down with wellness advocate Catherine Vallejos to discuss her transformative journey from debilitating fibroid…
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Episode 33: The DIY Hormone Healing Plateau: Why Smart Women Get Stuck & How to Break Through
Are you stuck at 60-70% better despite all your DIY efforts to balance your hormones? In this candid episode, Gloria gets real about why self-directed hormone…
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Episode 32: Should You Take HRT? How to Decide Between Hormone Therapy and Natural Peri/menopause Alternatives
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can feel confusing and overwhelming. Should you try it? Are bioidentical hormonessafer? What if HRT isn't an option for you?…
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Episode 31: The 3 Phases of Hormone Rebalancing (And Why You're Probably Stuck in Phase 1)
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim guides listeners through the three phases of hormone rebalancing, emphasising why many women get stuck…
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Episode 30: Perimenopause Burnout: How High-Achieving Women Can Balance Hormones Naturally Without Slowing Down
Are you a high-achieving woman experiencing burnout, brain fog, hot flashes, or unexplained weight gain? In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria…
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Episode 29: Perimenopause Symptoms Misdiagnosed as Anxiety: Why Your Doctor Got It Wrong
Have you been dismissed by doctors, told your labs are normal, or handed antidepressants when you know something hormonal is happening? In this powerful…
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Episode 28: Can't Lose Weight in Perimenopause? Your Liver Might Be Why...
Struggling with weight gain, brain fog, or waking up at 3am? Your liver might be the missing piece of your perimenopause puzzle. In this episode, Gloria Halim…
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Episode 27: Silent Inflammation: Why Your Heart Disease Risk Doubles After Menopause (And What to Do About It)
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, and your risk doubles in the five years after menopause. In this episode of Beyond Home and Symptoms…
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Episode 26: Perimenopause Skin Problems - Stopping the Itch, Dryness & Eczema Naturally
Struggling with itchy skin during perimenopause? You're not alone. In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, I share my personal experience with…
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Episode 25: Getting Pregnant After 35: What Really Works + Perimenopause Fertility with Dr. Becky Howie
Can you still get pregnant during perimenopause? What about fertility after 35? In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, host Gloria Halim sits down with…
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Episode 24: Perimenopause Bloating & Gut Issues: Why Your Microbiome Holds the Key to Hormone Balance
Struggling with sudden bloating, mysterious food sensitivities, or digestive issues that seem to have appeared out of nowhere since entering perimenopause?…
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Episode 23: Navigating Hair Loss During Perimenopause
In this season finale of Beyond Hormonal Symptoms, Gloria Halim discusses the emotional and physical challenges of hair loss during perimenopause. She shares…
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Episode 22: Why Your Fitness Routine Stopped Working in Perimenopause (And What to Do Instead)!
In this episode, Gloria Halim and her guest, Thelma Fubara, explore the complexities of navigating hormonal changes, particularly during perimenopause, and how…
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Episode 21: Breaking the Health Hesitation - How Women Can Shift from Thinking to Thriving!
In this episode of Beyond Home and Symptoms, host Gloria Halim and guest Alexis Kiwi explore the complexities of hormonal health and the psychological barriers…
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Episode 20: The Hidden Bone Loss Crisis: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim discusses the critical importance of bone health for women, particularly during perimenopause and…
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Episode 19: Tackling Environmental Toxins for Better Hormonal Health
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, host Gloria Halim and holistic health practitioner Victoria Plekenpol discuss the impact of environmental toxins on…
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Episode 18: The Connection Between Migraines and Hormones
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim explores the intricate relationship between hormonal health and migraines, particularly focusing on…
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Episode 17: Unlocking the Secrets of Insulin Resistance
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim delves into the complexities of hormonal health, focusing on insulin resistance and its implications…
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Episode 16: Understanding IBS: A Women's Health Perspective
In this episode, Gloria Halim and Valerie Engelson delve into the complexities of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), particularly focusing on how it…
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Episode 15: Reclaiming Your Sleep
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria Halim explores the intricate relationship between hormonal health and sleep disorders, particularly focusing…
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Episode 14: The Perimenopause Plot Twist: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You..
In this episode of Beyond Home and Symptoms, Gloria Halim discusses the often-overlooked topic of perimenopause, sharing her personal experiences and insights…
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Episode 13: When Your Doctor Won't Listen: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Medical Dismissal with Victoria Plekenpol & Valerie Engelson
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, Gloria discusses the critical issue of medical gaslighting that affects countless women. Joined by holistic health…
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Episode 12: Adrenal Fatigue: Myth or Reality?
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, I explore the controversial topic of adrenal fatigue, discussing its implications and the scientific understanding…
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Episode 11: The Female Autoimmune Epidemic
In this episode, I discuss the female autoimmune epidemic, exploring why women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune conditions and delve into the…
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Episode 10: Breast Health Beyond Screening with Valerie Engelson ( Part 2)
In this actionable second instalment of our interview with holistic health practitioner Valerie Engelson, we move from theory to practice with specific…
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Episode 9: Breast Health Beyond Screening with Valerie Engelson (Part 1)
In this compelling first instalment of our two-part interview, I'm joined by holistic health practitioner and wellness warrior Valerie Engelson to explore a…
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Episode 8: The Gut-Brain-Hormone Connection
In this episode of Beyond Hormone Symptoms, I explore the intricate connections between gut health, hormonal balance, and mental well-being. I discuss how the…
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Episode 7: Own Your Life with Victoria Plekenpol
In this inspiring episode, I chat with my friend, functional nutritionist and natural living advocate Victoria Plekenpol for a candid conversation about taking…