Ask Me About My Estrogen
This podcast is a candid, real-life conversation about perimenopause—hosted by two women who are genuinely excited to talk about what so many are silently experiencing. Through personal storytelling, listener questions and comments, and conversations with expert guests in the field, we explore the physical, emotional, and mental shifts that come with this often-overlooked life stage. From hormone changes and weight fluctuations to mood swings, sleep disruption, identity shifts, and the invisible mental load women carry, nothing is off the table. We talk honestly about the difficult parts, the confusing parts, and the moments that make you wonder, “Is this normal?”—because chances are, it is.
Episodes
Megan and Charlotte look back on their biggest takeaways from the season — from advocating for yourself at the doctor's office to the power of protein, strength training, boundaries, and honest communication with your partner. The throughline? You're not failing. You're adjusting. A reflective, encouraging wrap-up for anyone navigating perimenopause.
Perimenopause doesn't come with a standard symptom checklist—and that's exactly the problem. In this episode, Megan and Charlotte break down why two women the same age can have completely different experiences, what the science actually says about fluctuating hormones, and why the symptoms you're having are valid even if they don't match anyone else's. From brain fog and anxiety to the rarer symptoms no one warned you about, ...
Joint pain affects over 70% of perimenopausal women, but it is rarely discussed alongside hot flashes. Charlotte and Megan explain the link to estrogen — which regulates inflammation and collagen production — and why declining levels can lead to stiffness, achiness, and slower recovery. They also cover why workouts suddenly feel harder (accelerated muscle loss), and why exercise, especially strength training, is one of ...
Did COVID make your perimenopause symptoms worse — or did it just make them impossible to ignore? In this episode, Megan and Charlotte break down what researchers are learning about the connection between COVID infection, pandemic-era stress, and the menopausal transition. They also tackle why so many Long COVID symptoms overlap with perimenopause, making diagnosis harder than ever. Then the conversation shifts to mental heal...
Charlotte and Megan explore how perimenopause doesn't just bring physical symptoms — it triggers a full identity shift. Fluctuating hormones affect mood, stress tolerance, and emotional processing, leading women to question everything from their careers to their relationships.
Charlotte and Megan keep it short and sweet for Memorial Day week with a rapid-fire "this or that" and "would you rather" game — all perimenopause themed. No scripts, no prep, just their honest gut reactions to 30 questions about the worst (and most relatable) hormone symptoms, from night sweats vs. hair loss to whether you'd rather have your doctor listen to you or your insurance actually cover something. Fun, fast, and refr...
Perimenopause doesn't just affect the woman going through it — it affects the whole household. In this episode, Megan and Charlotte talk openly about how hormonal shifts can drive anxiety, rage, brain fog, and emotional overwhelm, and what that really looks like inside a relationship. They share personal strategies for communication, managing the mental load, and reframing intimacy during this transition. They also dig into w...
In this episode of Ask Me About My Estrogen, Charlotte and Megan get real about two of perimenopause's most frustrating symptoms: hair loss and bone-deep exhaustion. They break down the hormonal science behind both — why your ponytail is thinning, why you're wired but can't sleep, and why this fatigue is nothing like ordinary tiredness. Plus, what you can actually do about it. Raw, honest, and relatable as always.
In this real-life check-in, Charlotte and Megan get honest about where they're at — no experts, just two friends navigating perimenopause in real time. They cover the ongoing rage, Charlotte's sleep struggles, GLP-1 microdosing updates, and why strength training first thing in the morning has been a game changer. They also share listener feedback that genuinely moved them, including one woman who got her first-ever bloodwork ...
Megan and Charlotte sit down once again with dietitian Heidi Harris to tackle one of the most overwhelming topics for women in perimenopause — supplements. With thousands of options on the market and social media pushing everything from hormone-balancing glitter gummies to maca root, Heidi cuts through the noise and brings the science back to basics.
Charlotte and Megan talk to Dr. Dori Gatter about all things sex and perimenopause.
We are back with Heidi, this time discussing nutrition and how our needs change during perimenopause.
Your Hormones and Your Heart: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Cholesterol
Your hormones and your heart are more connected than you think — and perimenopause may be changing your cardiovascular ri...
Your body didn't break — the rules just changed. In this episode, Charlotte and Megan sit down with registered dietitian and strength coach Heidi Harris to cut through the noise on perimenopause, metabolism, and why your old routine stopped working. From protein targets and heart rate zones to the supplements actually worth taking, this is the practical, no-BS conversation you've been waiting for.
The Big Theme: Perimenopause-related rage is real, common, and rooted in biology — not a character flaw.
The Science: Estrogen acts as a neuromodulator, affecting serotonin, dopamine, and GABA (the brain's calming chemical). When estrogen fluctuates during perimenopa...
Ever feel like your body is working against you — one week you're crushing it, and the next you can barely think straight? In this episode, we're sitting down with Amy Dave from The Wealth of Wellness to talk all things cycle syncing during perimenopause.
Amy breaks ...
In this episode of Ask Me About My Estrogen, Charlotte and Megan tackle one of perimenopause's most frustrating and underestimated symptoms: brain fog. They push back hard on the clinical definition — arguing that "brain fog" wildly undersells what women are actually experiencing — and dig into the real neuroscience behind it. From estrogen's role as a brain hormone to MRI studies showing changes in how the brain uses g...
Irregular bleeding, nonstop bleeding, vaginal dryness, itching, painful sex — perimenopause can bring a wave of symptoms no one warned us about. In this episode, we break down how declining estrogen affects vaginal and urinary health, what Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) really means, and why these changes impact intimacy, libido, and confidence.
We share our personal experiences with IUDs, oral birth control, vagin...
This week on Ask Me About My Estrogen, Megan and Charlotte sit down with board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Williams to talk all things perimenopause — no fluff, no fear-mongering, just real answers.
From “How do I know I’m in perimenopause?” to “Is weight gain inevitable?” and “Are hormones actually safe?” — we’re diving into the questions women are asking in group chats and Goog...
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