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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone…
Episodes
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Does Counting Calories and Macros Help You Lose Weight? What Is Better Fasting or Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss?
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Underground Health Revolution: Peptides, Steroids & SARMs—What Women Aren't Being Told with Dylan Gemelli
Have you ever wondered if you're not being told the critical details about peptides, steroids, and SARMs? This episode dives into the hidden benefits and risks…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthProtein Power: From GLP-1 Muscle Loss to Midlife Muscle Gains—Why Amino Acids Matter with Angelo Keely
Let's uncover the secrets of protein and amino acids for muscle health, especially in midlife! Have you ever wondered why these nutrients are so crucial for…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthHRT Exposed: Pills, Patches, Creams & More—What Works, What Doesn't, and What to Avoid
Are you navigating the complex world of hormone replacement therapy and feeling overwhelmed by the options? Curious about how different forms like pills…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Power of Your Genes and What They Can Tell You About Your Health, Ability to Lose Weight, Detox and More!
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBefore the Hormones: How to Prep Your Body for HRT to Work Optimally with Elizabeth Katzman
Ever wondered how to truly prepare your body and mind for hormone health? Are you ready to revolutionize your understanding of hormone replacement therapy?…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthMetabolic Mayhem: Hidden Toxins Fueling Weight Gain, The Truth About Insulin Resistance, Cholesterol Lies, Seed Oil Controversies, and the Diet Advice Making You Worse—Plus How to Finally Create Metabolic Freedom
Are you among the staggering 93% of Americans who are metabolically unhealthy? What if the key to your well-being lies in understanding insulin resistance…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthPeptides That Work: My Top 10 for Midlife Women—Hair, Skin, Immunity, Weight & More!
Curious about how peptides can revolutionize your health and wellness journey? Join me as I explore the amazingly transformative power of peptides! What makes…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Elixir of Youth: The NAD+ Breakdown with Dr. Nichola Conlon
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthDetox Strategies You Haven't Heard Of: The Power of Low-Dose Naltrexone, Methylene Blue, and Infrared Light Therapy with Dr. Paul Anderson
Have you ever wondered how the toxins in our environment are secretly wreaking havoc on our hormonal health? Join us as Dr. Paul Anderson reveals the hidden…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Gut Health Mysteries Unveiled - Insights on Hormone Metabolism, Low Carb, COVID, Weight Loss, and GLP1s with Dr. Grace Liu
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Disappearing Labia, Crepey Skin, Hunchback & Old Lady Voice: The Hormone Fix for the Not-So-Pretty Parts of Aging
Ever wondered why your skin changes so drastically with age or why those youthful pheromones seem to fade? This episode delves into the surprising roles…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Testosterone Replacement for Women and the Biased Medical Community Why We Need It for Our Libido, Breasts, Muscles, Brain, Bones, Weight Loss and More!
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe New Science of Midlife Fat Gain with Dr. Bill Campbell + The Top Strategies for Menopause Weight Loss
Are you navigating the tricky waters of midlife weight gain and menopause? Ever wondered why traditional dieting methods seem to fail during this transition?…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthEmotional Eating, Dopamine Drama & The Diet Rollercoaster: Break the Cycle with Solutions You've Never Heard Before with Matty Lansdown
Are you tired of the relentless cycle of emotional eating and self-sabotage? Curious about how trauma and stress shape our relationship with food? Matty…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Progesterone Puzzle Unraveled: Understanding the Differences Between Natural, and Synthetic Progesterone and the Surprising Benefits of this Hormone in the Body, Recognizing Symptoms of Progesterone Loss and Excess
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhen to Start HRT: A Woman's Guide to Aging Well and Reaping the Benefits of Hormones
Have you ever wondered what the four phases of hormonal loss are and why they matter as you age? How can progesterone help manage symptoms without messing with…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Deep Dive into Estrogen Dominance and Why You Need to Be Careful Taking DIM
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthReversing Biological Age: The Hidden Molecule That Transforms Menopause, Reverses Hair Loss, Improves Sleep, Boosts Autophagy, Supports Mitochondria, and Restores Skin Vibrancy
Are you ready to uncover the secret to reversing biological age and boosting your midlife vitality? In this episode, Leslie Kenny takes us into the fascinating…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthMidlife Fitness: Cutting Through the Hype and doing What Really Works with Ulrich Dempfle
Bored of the same old cardio routine that feels more like a chore than a benefit? What if you could transform your fitness in just five minutes? Ulrich Dempfle…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthRound Table with The Meno Besties: Meno Myths, Midlife Madness & The Hormone Truth Bombs You Need to Hear
Are you tired of the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause? Ever wonder why hormone replacement therapy is so misunderstood? This episode goes right…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: How I Finally Lost Weight and Got in Shape
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Thyroid Lies They've Been Telling You – And What You Need to Know with Dr. Amie Hornaman
Are you tired of feeling exhausted and sidelined despite a thyroid diagnosis? Could your treatment plan be missing the mark? Join us as Dr. Amie Hornaman, AKA…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Sugar Fix: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the Addiction Cycle- a Round Table Talk
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthTo Cycle or Not to Cycle Your HRT: Find Out What Every Woman Needs to Know!
Are you navigating the complex world of hormone replacement therapy and wondering if cycling is right for you? Have you ever heard of the Wiley Protocol or the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Estrogen and Breast Cancer: Separating Fact from Fiction with Dr. Tara Scott
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthSex, Lies & Liberation: What You Were Never Taught About Female Pleasure with Susan Bratton
Have you ever thought about what you truly want in your sexual experiences? Are you curious about the often misunderstood aspects of female anatomy and how…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthReverse Skin Aging? The Science-Backed Peptide Transforming Skin Over 40 with Debbi Barber
Curious about the secret to youthful, radiant skin? In this episode, we delve into the science of GHK-Cu copper peptides with Debbi from Vitali Skincare. How…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Histamine Connection to Estrogen Dominance, Acid Reflux, Insomnia, & MORE with Joanne Kennedy
Have you ever wondered how histamine intolerance might be affecting your hormone balance? Could this be the missing link behind your unexplained symptoms? Join…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Shocking TRUTH Behind The Safety Of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A with Karen Part 2: Exercise & HRT, Fearing Oral Progesterone, Thyroid Nodules, Peptide Plateaus, Body Temps, Oral estrogen, Breakthrough Bleeding and MORE!!
Are you struggling with hormone therapy and wondering how to navigate its complexities? This episode is the second part of the Q&A, packed with expert insights…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Adrenal Burnout, Anemia & Copper: What You Haven't Been Told
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBreast Cancer Lies Exposed: The Risks of Mammograms, Estrogen's Role, Treatment Options and MORE with Dr. Jen Simmons
Have you ever wondered if everything you've been told about breast cancer is true? Are mammograms really as safe and effective as we've been led to believe? In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Most Effective Weight Loss Tools You Are Likely Ignoring
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A With Karen: Weight Loss Resistance, Fear of Oral Progesterone, Timing Blood Work, HRT Timing, Personalizing Your HRT, Optimal Hormone Levels, Cycling HRT, Migraines and More!!
Ever wondered how hormone levels affect sleep quality or why certain hormonal imbalances can lead to weight gain? This episode dives deep into these and other…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: How to Use Peptides to Blast Through Stubborn Fat, Boost the Immune System, Repair Leaky Gut, Reverse Aging and More!
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe POWER of Your Hormonal Genetic Blueprint to Optimize Your Hormones and HRT
Get ready to uncover the secrets of your genetic blueprint and how it influences your hormonal health. In this episode, we're welcoming Dr. Lois Nahirney and…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Female Hair Loss 101 Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Noticeable hair loss affects approximately 30 million women in the United States. By middle age, approximately 40% of women show signs of male pattern hair…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Top 10 Most Common Mistakes Women Make with Hormone Replacement Therapy
Are you ready to explore the world of hormone replacement therapy and uncover the top 10 mistakes women make? Have you ever wondered if you're enduring…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Thyroid Solution: Uncovering the Root Causes of Your Symptoms
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthGLP-1s (Ozempic & Mounjaro) Masterclass: Busting Myths, Mastering Micro Dosing, Retaining Muscle and Unlocking Benefits Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. Gus Vickery
How can GLP-1s like Ozempic truly transform weight management and wellness—and what makes them so controversial? Dr. Gus Vickery, who specializes in total body…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Weight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Round Table Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBehind the Scenes of My 2024: Battling Stress, Overcoming Fear, and Achieving Surprising Success
I'm sharing the journey I went through during 2024 in this episode, focusing on finding effective stress management tools and enhancing hormonal health…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthNon-Hormonal Solutions to Peri- and Post-Menopausal Symptoms with Master Herbalist Stacey Littlefield
Stacey Littlefield, Master Herbalist, holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. With…
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WE ARE HIRING: Hormone Solutions is looking for a Medical Provider Specializing in Women's Health and a Patient Coordinator & Customer Service Admin to join our team in 2025
Are you passionate about women's health and looking for a meaningful career in the growing field of hormone therapy and wellness? In this episode, I'm sharing…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthHoliday Feasts Without the Fat: Excellent Tips to Avoid the Seasonal Weight Gain Trap
I guide you through the festive season in this episode with tips and strategies to enjoy holiday indulgences without the typical weight gain and guilt. We'll…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Overprescribed and Under-Warned: The Real Story of Birth Control Pills That Every Woman (and TEEN) Needs to Know!
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBreaking the Silence: Andrea Donsky on 103 Menopause Symptoms and Taking Control
Known as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher" to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Round Table Talk on The Hottest New Diet Trends with Matty Lansdown & Marty Kendall
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthHeavy Periods in Perimenopause: Risks of Hysterectomies and Root Cause Solutions
Let's talk about the complex journey of navigating perimenopause, particularly the challenges of managing heavy menstrual cycles. Drawing from some of my…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Hypothyroidism, a New Look At What Causes It and How to Reverse It With Dr. Eric Balcavage
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthLard Up: The Vaginal Moisturizer and Skincare Secret You Didn't Know You Needed with Charles Mayfield
Charles Mayfield is a best-selling author, father and the founder of Mayfield Pastures & Farrow Skincare. His unique experiences in the regenerative farming…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Finding Light in the Darkness: A Story of Transformation and Hope with Rob Mack
In this episode, we're diving into an incredibly profound and deeply personal journey with Robert Mack, an Ivy League-educated Positive Psychology Expert…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Estrogen Solution: Ditch Belly Fat, Balance Blood Sugar, and Protect Your Heart
Today's episode has me talking all about the critical role of estrogen in managing menopausal health and metabolism. We unravel common misconceptions, such as…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: How to Drop the Last or The Only 10 pounds You Want to Lose
Whether you have lost a good amount of weight but have that last 10 pounds to go or if you only have 5-10 pounds to lose this is the podcast for you! The last…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Secrets to Transforming Your Midlife Metabolic Health with Mariza Snyder
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional doctor, perimenopause and menopause expert, and the author of eight incredible books, including her most recent, The…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBreathing Easy? Think Again: The Shocking Truth About Air Pollutants and Hormonal Health with Mike Feldstein
Mike Feldstein is the founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. With a background in wildfire restoration, air quality consulting, and home remediation…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Sun Deficiency Epidemic: Could Sunlight Be the Missing Link in Modern Health? With Gerardo Gutierrez
In this enlightening episode, I explore the power of sunlight on health and well-being with Gerardo Gutierrez, affectionately known as Guti. Guti shares his…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: My 10 Step Blueprint to Balanced Hormones
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A with Karen Part 2: Cycling Progesterone Dos and Don'ts, Testosterone Levels for Women, Uterine Growths, Lyme Disease & Mold, Breakthrough Bleeding On HRT, and More!
Today I'm continuing on to part 2 of this Q&A session. We'll hear all sorts of listener-submitted question recordings, starting off with a query about how to…