The Hormone Shift Show™ Podcast
Episodes
18: Perfectionism in Perimenopause: Why Your Old Coping Skills Stop Working in Midlife
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You are already enough. Even in the ways you feel like you’re falling short.” - M.J. SchwartzPerfectionism shows up in sneaky ways in midlife. ...
17: The Less Stressed Holiday: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Energy (Even If You’re Overwhelmed)
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Women over 40 are entering the holidays carrying an invisible load, an emotional backpack that nobody sees.” - Leslie DuffyThe holidays hit diffe...
16: How to Start Exercising Again in Midlife (When You’re Exhausted and Short on Time) with April Hattori from Yes2Next
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s never too late to start exercising.” - April HattoriAlmost every midlife woman describes the 80-year-old that she wants to be as strong, s...
15: How to Order Confidently in Social Situations (and Still Hit Your Health Goals)
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You don’t have to eat like everyone else to belong.” - Leslie DuffyPicture this: you’re out to dinner, the lighting is perfect, your outfit i...
14: Three Steps To Build A Hormone-Friendly Plate: So You Can Balance Hormones, Lose Weight, and Have More Energy
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We were taught how to diet, but we were never taught how to eat for hormone balance or to support our metabolism. ” - Leslie Duffy When we were y...
13: Protect Your Body While on GLP-1s: The Functional Medicine GLP-1 Toolkit
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The goal isn’t just to lose weight. It’s to have a strong metabolism for the long haul.” - Leslie DuffyWhether you’re on a GLP-1 medication...
12: GLP-1 Medications: The Pros, The Pitfalls, and How to Boost Yours Naturally Guest: Solo
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“GLP-1s aren’t the villain, but they’re not a miracle either.” - Leslie DuffyGLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now and it’...
11: Your Clothes Don’t Fit… and It’s Not Your Body with Style Coach Louise (Jade) Cordell
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If you don't feel comfortable, you're not going to feel confident.” - Louise (Jade) CordellHave you ever stood in front of your closet thinking n...
10: Before You Change What You Eat, This Holiday Season, Change How You Eat
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Your January detox does not undo what happens in December.” – Leslie DuffyThe holiday season can feel overwhelming. With nonstop events, family...
9: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Perimenopause Symptoms
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Your doctor works for you, not the other way around.” – Leslie DuffyToo many women walk out of their doctor’s office feeling dismissed, rushe...
8: Do I want a Divorce or is it Menopause?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You can bring the love back if you want it back.” - Carolyn SharpMidlife has a way of magnifying every crack in a marriage. Small arguments feel ...
7: Understanding Testosterone: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Women’s Health
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Testosterone isn’t just a male hormone. It’s essential for women’s energy, libido, brain, and bones.” - Leslie DuffyIf you’ve been draggi...
6: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Progesterone
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Low progesterone doesn’t just mess with your cycle, it disrupts your sleep, your mood, your energy, and even your immune system.” - Leslie Duff...
5: 10 Things Women Over 40 Need to Know About Estrogen
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Estrogen decline in perimenopause is not steady. It’s a rollercoaster.” – Leslie DuffyDo you feel like your body changed overnight? Maybe you...
4: How to Rewire Your Money Story in Midlife with Jeannie Dougherty
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Your money story is just that: a story. And you get to rewrite it.” - Jeannie DoughertyIf you’ve ever felt guilty about money, avoided check...
3: Why You're Anxious AF: How Hormone Shifts Can Hijack Your Calm in Perimenopause
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Anxiety in perimenopause isn’t about your husband or your job; it’s your hormones.” - Leslie DuffyWhile it would be easy to think your increa...
2: How to Treat Yo'self Without Food
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Stress is the enemy of self-control, and your cravings are not about willpower.” – Leslie DuffyIf you’ve ever found yourself halfway through ...
1: Why You’re Struggling To Lose Weight After 40 and How to Fix It
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“You can’t lose weight if your life is a dumpster fire.” – Leslie DuffyIf you’ve been hitting the gym, counting the calories, and still c...
Welcome to The Hormone Shift Show™ Podcast
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a turning point. Your comeback starts here.” – Leslie DuffyIf you’re a woman over 40 and you barely recogniz...