Hormone shifts and changes are inevitable for us as women. Aren’t we lucky?! In all seriousness– I know you’ve felt these changes in your body.  Take your menstrual cycle, for example. One moment estrogen and testosterone rally together, and you feel on top of the world right before ovulation. Then, just a couple of weeks later, progesterone and estrogen bottom out, and it can feel like everything in your body is working against you.  And then there’s how your body feels when on hormonal birth control– which I discuss in today's episode with renowned Naturopath Dr. Carrie Jones. Or even during the long 10+ year perimenopause transition when everything is up in the air. We also discuss the new FDA-cleared, over-the-counter mini pill called the Opill– which is about to hit drugstores. We want you to understand all the options, concerns, and risks around an over-the-counter pill.  And lastly, we talk about how improving your metabolic health is the biggest lever you can pull if you want a healthy, thriving body and life– before, during, and after perimenopause. Tap the link to LISTEN and learn all of this today in my empowering discussion with Dr. Jones– so you can take charge of your hormones and metabolism to live the life you deserve.  Dr. Carrie Jones  Dr. Carrie Jones – known as the Queen of Hormones – is a Naturopathic Physician, board-certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology with a Master's in Public Health. She’s an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry.  IN THIS EPISODE What is the FDA-approved contraceptive mini pill– the Opill?  The side effects of the Opill and what to ask your pharmacist The Natural Cycles App and how to track your ovulation   Body awareness and normalizing the menstrual cycle  Birth control in perimenopause and into menopause Physical and hormonal changes during menopause Glucose monitoring and improving metabolic flexibility Lifestyle adaptations to reverse our inner age in perimenopause and menopause  RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website | Dr. Carrie’s Instagram! Join the Fix Your Hormones Masterclass Metabolism & Hormone Reset Course!  Visit nutrisense.io/mariza and use my code MARIZA for $30 off & 1 month of free dietitian support. RELATED EPISODES  #539: Everything You Need To Know About Navigating Hormone Changes In Perimenopause #424: Move Over Birth Control Pills, There’s A New Type Of Contraception In Town That’s Completely Natural With Elina Berglund #389: Are Birth Control Pills The Best Remedy For Perimenopause Symptoms? #476: How To Pivot In Perimenopause To Increase Energy, Metabolism And Brain Power #363: The Three Phases Of Perimenopause And How To Navigate Each Phase With Grace