Free Daily Podcast Summary
Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Moxie Media
Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I've seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won't cooperate. Whether you're pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you're in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn't have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They're not just "in your head." So let's decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I'll bring the science—and let's get you the solutions together.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- Yesterday1h 3m
71: What Women Around the World are Experiencing in Perimenopause: Symptoms, Stigma, and What Actually Helps with Zora Benhamou
Have you ever heard that women in other countries do not struggle with menopause the way women in North America do? Or that menopause is somehow easier in certain cultures because women do not talk about it as much? In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm talking with Zora Benhamou about what women around the world are actually saying when someone finally asks them. We get into why menopause is global, but the way women experience it, talk about it, and get support can look very different depending on stigma, culture, socioeconomic status, access to care, and fear of doctors. We also talk about the symptoms women are rarely warned about, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, osteoarthritis, and why so many women are told they are "just aging" when hormones may be part of the picture. Zora is a gerontologist, host of the Hack My Age podcast, author of The Longevity Master Plan, and creator of the Menopause Around the World series, where she has interviewed over 350 women across the globe. She has built her career teaching women how to age strong, and then her own experience with hip osteoarthritis and double hip replacement turned her into a case study in muscle, recovery, biohacking, and what it really takes to heal. What's Discussed: Why menopause around the world matters and what Zora has learned from asking women directly. How symptoms, stigma, culture, and socioeconomic status shape the way women experience menopause. Why many women still misunderstand hormone therapy or feel proud of white-knuckling menopause. Why not having a word for perimenopause does not mean women are not having symptoms. The musculoskeletal side of menopause, including joint pain, frozen shoulder, hip pain, bone loss, and osteoarthritis. How Zora prepared for hip replacement using muscle support, blood flow restriction, protein, and essential amino acids. Recovery support after surgery, including sleep, stress, inflammation, peptides, red light, scar therapy, and aging stronger. ✍️ 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 Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to https://omnediem.com/chfmdl, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c0a2JXTjM0dFVTMHFoVWJ0c25vNDdiSjNoT19KYTdxVnVNXzlnZm80Nm5VZ0l3X19fQm83T3ZkQUhSSmVlX3V3azYzX2N5RWJ2bE5TcXk4UjkxTUFSdVlSYVZXUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdr.ca
- 5 days ago24 min
70: Oxytocin: The Hormone Women Over 40 Are Sleeping On
Have you been thinking about estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or cortisol, but still feel like something is missing? Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, burned out, emotionally flat, in pain, stuck in food noise, struggling with libido, or like your body cannot fully shift out of fight-or-flight even when you are doing so many of the "right" things. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why oxytocin is a hormone we may be completely sleeping on, especially for women over 40. Most people know oxytocin as the hormone connected to childbirth, breastfeeding, bonding, and love, but it also plays a role in cortisol, the nervous system, mood, pain, gut function, inflammation, food cravings, sexual health, bladder symptoms, bone, brain, metabolic health, and more. I also walk through what I learned from Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson's work on oxytocin medicine, including natural ways to support oxytocin, what can interfere with it, and how it may be used as a compounded hormone. We get into vitamin C, zinc, vitamin A, iodine, magnesium, P5P, estrogen, thyroid health, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, nasal sprays, lozenges, injections, vaginal oxytocin, and what to talk through with your healthcare provider if oxytocin sounds like it may belong in your hormone conversation. What's Discussed: What oxytocin is, where it is made, and why it goes far beyond childbirth, breastfeeding, and bonding. How oxytocin may support physical pain, emotional pain, depression, anxiety, and feeling connected again. The gut, food noise, cravings, constipation, GERD, metabolic health, and weight connection. How oxytocin may support sexual health, orgasm, clitoral sensation, vaginal pain, bladder symptoms, and pelvic inflammation. Why oxytocin can help shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, digest, heal, and repair. What helps oxytocin work better, what can interfere with it, and the different ways it may be used. ✍️ 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 <p
- 1 weeks ago54 min
69: Why Women Over 40 Struggle to Lose Belly Fat with Ben Azadi
If you have been eating well, moving your body, doing what you were told, and your belly fat still will not budge, this episode is going to explain why. So many women hit their 40s and suddenly feel like their body changed the rules. The same foods, workouts, and routines that used to work no longer feel like enough, and the advice to eat less or work harder only leaves them more frustrated. Today, we are getting into what is really happening behind stubborn midlife weight gain, especially when inflammation, insulin resistance, cortisol, poor sleep, cravings, and stress are all sending the body a signal to hold onto fat. This conversation challenges the idea that weight loss is only about calories and looks at why the body may be protecting itself, storing visceral fat, and staying stuck in sugar-burning mode. I'm joined by Ben Azadi, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, bestselling author, and metabolic health educator who lost 80 pounds, reversed his own metabolic dysfunction, and has helped thousands of people improve their metabolic health. We talk about how ketosis, fasting, diet variation, and Keto Flex can be used as tools to rebuild metabolic flexibility, without forcing your body into another rigid plan that works against your hormones. What's Discussed: 02:02 Why stress, cortisol, and survival signals can make the body hold onto belly fat. 07:03 The difference between helpful inflammation and chronic inflammation that blocks fat loss. 10:10 How inflammation can interfere with progesterone, hormone receptors, and symptom relief. 16:02 Why food noise, cravings, and constant snacking may be signs of sugar-burning metabolism. 23:38 The biggest keto myths, including fat quality, gallbladder concerns, and long-term ketosis. 31:09 How to start shifting from sugar-burning to fat-burning without shocking your body. 38:38 When fasting helps, when it backfires, and why timing matters for women. ✍️ 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<
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
68: The Right Order to Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Beth Westie
If you have been doing "all the right things" for your hormones and still do not feel better, this episode is for you. Maybe you tried a detox, added supplements, cleaned up your diet, worked on your gut, or followed the protocol that helped your friend. Not knowing that if your body is depleted, inflamed, or not ready for that next step, doing more can actually keep you stuck. In this episode of Hello Hormones, we talk about why the order you heal in matters more than the protocol itself. We get into why hormone detoxes, gut protocols, supplement stacks, and social media fixes can backfire when you do not know what your body actually needs first. If you have been trying harder and still not feeling better, this episode will help you understand why the next step may not be doing more. It may be doing things in the right order. I'm joined by Dr. Beth Westie, functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, educator, and author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution. She has lived this work personally too. After being told birth control was her only option for ovarian cysts, she went looking for a better way and now helps women use labs, nutrition, and the right sequence to support their hormones through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. What's Discussed: Why perimenopause can change your mood, boundaries, tolerance, and sense of self. What a depleted body can look like when you can no longer keep up with the life you used to manage. Why detoxes, supplements, diet changes, and social media protocols can backfire without testing. Why Dr. Beth starts with labs and uses them to decide what the body is ready for next. What the DUTCH test can reveal that standard blood work may miss. Why the GI-MAP matters for bloating, gut symptoms, hormone changes, and liver support. How to think about liver detox, nutrition changes, cold foods, cold plunges, alcohol, and postmenopause support in the right order. ✍️ 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 Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Sunlighten: Supercharge your cells in a Sunlighten Sauna. Visit sunlighten.com/partner-savings/ to get $2100 OFF and free shipping. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFJQ2RXazN4djdqeWtxZW5UbWpMSU1teHczd3xBQ3Jtc0trN0dRQk85SHQwOUFVaUMwX1Jzd0c
- 2 weeks ago22 min
67: The Midlife Itch: Why Everything Feels Dry and Itchy in Midlife
Have you hit midlife and suddenly everything feels dry, itchy, or irritated in places that make no sense? Your inner ears itch. Your shins itch. Your scalp itches. Your eyes feel dry and scratchy. Your back has that one spot you cannot reach. Even your private areas may feel itchy when there is no obvious infection, rash, or clear reason why. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm breaking down why this may not be solved by more lotion, more water, or another steroid cream. As estradiol and progesterone shift in midlife, your skin barrier, oils, mast cells, histamine response, inflammation, and nerve sensitivity can all change, which may explain why itching can come and go, show up in random places, or feel worse at night. I also walk through options to talk about with your healthcare provider, whether you are using hormones, not ready for hormones, or looking for additional support. We get into ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, black currant seed oil, quercetin, vitamin C, DAO enzymes, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, warm compresses, and what to rule out when itching could be coming from something other than hormones. What's Discussed: Why midlife can make everything feel dry, itchy, and irritated in random places. Why lotion and water may not be the whole answer. How estradiol, progesterone, aging, and the skin barrier are connected. The mast cell and histamine connection behind itching. Why itching can show up without a rash, infection, or obvious cause. Skin barrier support options like ceramides, urea cream, omega-3s, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. Histamine and dry-eye support, including quercetin, vitamin C, DAO, sea buckthorn oil, castor oil, screen support, and warm compresses. If midlife has made your skin, eyes, ears, or private areas feel dry and itchy for no clear reason, this episode will help you understand what may be happening and what options you can discuss with your provider. ✍️ 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: @drcarriejo
- 3 weeks ago55 min
66: A Chinese Medicine Approach to Perimenopause with Dr. Lorne Brown
If you are in perimenopause wondering why you suddenly cannot handle the same life, stress, schedule, or people you used to manage, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at your symptoms. We are taught to blame every hot flash, rage spiral, night sweat, brain fog moment, and 2 a.m. wake-up on hormones alone, but Chinese medicine sees those symptoms as messages about the body's resilience, adaptability, and ability to move through change. We dive deeper into this in the Hello Hormones Podcast with Dr. Lorne Brown. We also chat about why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring, why hormones can be the trigger without being the whole problem, how PMS and fertility struggles can predict a harder perimenopause, and where liver stagnation, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, stress, trauma, and hormone therapy fit into supporting the transition. Dr. Lorne Brown is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver, Canada. He has over 25 years of clinical experience in fertility, perimenopause, menopause, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and integrative hormone care. What's Discussed: Why Chinese medicine calls menopause the second spring. How the body redirects resources from the reproductive system toward the heart center. Why perimenopause symptoms are messages from the body. Why hormones may be the trigger, but not always the whole problem. Where hormone therapy fits and why symptom relief is not the same as rebuilding resilience. How PMS, fertility struggles, painful periods, and mood symptoms can predict a harder perimenopause. Why Chinese herbs are used as formulas, not single ingredients pulled off a shelf. Listen to this episode to stop blaming yourself for symptoms that feel confusing, intense, or out of nowhere, and start understanding what your body may be revealing about stress, resilience, and the support you actually need in perimenopause. ✍️ 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 Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones & explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: <a href= "http
- 4 weeks ago1h 11m
65: The Vaginal Microbiome: Why BV, Yeast, Odor, and Painful Sex Keep Coming Back with Wendy Strgar
Most women have heard about the gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and skin microbiome. But the vaginal microbiome is still treated like an awkward side conversation, even though it can affect infections, odor, irritation, dryness, painful sex, pH, arousal, and the way women feel in their own bodies. And that's where so many women get stuck. They know something feels off, but the answer they get is usually the same: it must be yeast, BV, dryness, hygiene, age, or stress. Then the symptoms come back, the tissue feels even more sensitive, sex starts to hurt, odor feels embarrassing, or the products that were supposed to help make everything burn. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm joined by Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love and Vaginal Biome Science, for the vaginal health conversation women should have been getting all along. Wendy has spent over two decades studying vaginal health, product safety, intimacy, and the vaginal microbiome. Her work has led to multiple U.S. patents, research studies, FDA regulatory involvement, and a product line endorsed by over 20,000 physicians, which gives her a rare perspective on what women are experiencing, what the science is showing, and where conventional vaginal care is still falling short. Use code DRCARRIE at https://goodcleanlove.com/DRCARRIE for a 15% discount! What's Discussed Why women are still left guessing when vaginal symptoms keep coming back. How the vaginal microbiome connects to the gut, immune system, hormones, and whole-body health. What "healthy" actually means when it comes to vaginal pH, bacteria, and balance. Why some products meant to help, may leave sensitive tissue feeling worse. The missed testing behind symptoms that keep getting called yeast, BV, or irritation. What postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and chemical menopause can change down there. How vaginal health can affect odor, confidence, intimacy, arousal, and painful sex. ✍️ 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 Thank You to Our Sponsor: OmneDiem: To give your body the histamine support it's been missing, head to omnediem.com/coupon/drjones, explore their full range of products, and use code DRJONES for 25% off. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones
- Jun 26, 202617 min
64: Perimenopausal Rage: Why Your Anger Feels Louder in Perimenopause
Depression and anxiety? Yeah, those get all the research and all the press. But nobody wants to talk about the simmering, seething rage that is just under the surface. The anger that comes out of nowhere. The irritation that is 10 times more than you expected. The feeling of I wish somebody would, because you are ready to pop right off. And the worst part is that most women going through it think they are the only one. I dug into the Reddit boards for this one and found hundreds and hundreds of comments from women all talking about rage. And what was so striking is how many of them did not expect it. They think something is uniquely wrong with them. They feel crazy, ashamed, and completely blindsided by an anger they cannot explain and cannot control. So we are going to talk about it. What is actually happening in your brain when perimenopausal rage hits, why it is not the same as PMDD even though they overlap, and what you can actually do about it whether you are ready for hormones or not. What's Discussed: Why perimenopausal rage is one of the most common and least talked about symptoms of perimenopause and what hundreds of women on Reddit had to say about it How perimenopausal rage is different from PMDD and why that distinction matters for what you do about it Why progesterone is the first hormone to decline and what that does to the GABA brake system in your brain How estrogen volatility disrupts every feel-good neurotransmitter simultaneously including serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin What blood sugar, gut health, sleep, and movement have to do with the rage and why addressing them matters more than most women realize What actually helps including progesterone, L-theanine, passionflower, GABA supplementation, boundaries, and when to consider hormone therapy Why the rage is almost never just one thing and why addressing all of the above together is what actually moves the needle You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you absolutely do not have to stay rageful if you do not want to. This episode gives you the biological explanation you have been looking for and the practical options to actually do something about it. Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.comNewsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYouTube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones
About Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones
Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I've seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won't cooperate. Whether you're pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you're in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn't have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They're not just "in your head." So let's decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I'll bring the science—and let's get you the solutions together.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Moxie Media.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones release new episodes?
Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones publishes 2x weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones cover?
Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones covers topics including Nutrition, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Alternative. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.