Hormones and heart health are deeply connected. From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, hormonal shifts influence blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, and how our bodies respond to stress. Supporting cardiovascular health means honoring these transitions—not ignoring them.

Hormones play a powerful role in how energized—or exhausted—we feel each day. From stress and metabolism to sleep and blood sugar, balanced hormones help support steady energy, focus, and vitality, while imbalances can leave the body feeling drained. Understanding this connection is an important step toward lasting wellness.

Perimenopause is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but most women don’t realize it can start years earlier than they expect. In this episode, Adrienne and I talk about what perimenopause really means, the symptoms that show up long before menopause, and why so many women are told to just “deal with it.” We break down the common struggles and look at what’s really driving them. Plus why conventional medicine often misses the mark and how a functional approach gets to the root.

We walk through Adrienne’s personal journey, the red flags she ignored, and why so many women are being dismissed or masked with medication instead of getting to the root. We also share how cycle tracking can be one of the most empowering tools for understanding your body and organizing your life.