Hormones don’t get the credit they deserve. Hormones are beautiful optimizers for our bodies and can be super beneficial in managing ALL kinds of disorders and diseases.  Menopause expert and registered dietician Esther Blum joins me today to help YOU understand hormone replacement– so you’re empowered to advocate for yourself in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.  Hormones have played a big part in her healing journey– optimizing her well-being, promoting her brain function, enhancing her mood, and more. In this podcast, we’ll dive into the benefits and doubts around hormone replacement therapy, and learn why hormones may be exactly what you need to live your best life– for the rest of your life! If you really want to be a participant in your life– and NOT just watch it go by– then hormones are a VERY important piece.  Don’t miss the podcast here!  Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS Esther is an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert who’s spent 27+ years helping thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. She’s a best-selling author with appearances on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY. She has earned her Bachelor AND Master of Science degrees in Clinical Nutrition, and she’s a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Specialist.  IN THIS EPISODE Esther’s hormone replacement journey  Navigating changes in perimenopause and menopause The stress response and regulating your nervous system The importance of functional labs throughout menopause  Optimizing detox pathways through the liver and gut  Addressing the awareness around hormone replacement therapy The difference between birth control and menopause care  Is hormone replacement therapy safe for long-term use? Hormones after a hysterectomy  Hormone replacement in addition to lifestyle improvements  RESOURCES MENTIONED 14-Day Menopausal Metabolic Meal Plan with recipes Esther’s Instagram Esther’s Website  Ester on TikTok! RELATED EPISODES  #404: Do Women Need to Wait till Menopause to Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum #557: What Every Women Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement in Their 40s And beyond with Felice Gersh 578: The Far-Reaching Physical and Psychological Impact of Hormones, Hormonal Birth Control and the Menopause Transition with Dr. Sarah Hill #572: How To Know You Are in Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated with Declining Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices