In Episode 83 Ste sits down with Kristen and Maria of Wise and Well. This is their second appearance on Radical Health Radio (Ep 64) and they are back by popular demand to debunk more menopause myths and talk about their new book "The Great Menopause Myth" which is out now. Kristen and Maria are experts on midlife women's health, and together with their company 'Wise and Well' they are on a mission to help women maximize vitality as they age and navigate the tricky season of menopause and perimenopause. Expect to learn the biggest menopause myths, what is perimenopause and how is it different to menopause, the rise of antidepressant use and it's surpirsing link to declining sec hormones in peri/menopause, the problem with waiting until menopause  before taking action, when you should consider starting HRT, what blood tests will help you track your hormones and cycle health, how estrogen can actually help with muscle gains and the big question; does HRT cause cancer? Radical Health Radio is produced by Heart & Soil, a beef organ supplements company helping hundreds of thousands of people achieve radical health. Heart & Soil was founded by Dr. Paul Saladino, a double board certified MD and founder of the animal-based eating philosophy. Visit Heartandsoil.co to reclaim your birthright to radical health with the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.      📞 Want to call into the show? Head to https://www.radicalhealthradio.com to learn more! 📲 Instagram: instagram.com/radicalhealthradio   📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@radicalhealthradio   🥩 Heart & Soil: heartandsoil.co Check out the Menopause Myth Here: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Follow Wise and Well here: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Chapters: 00:00 Debunking Menopause Myths 02:07 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Perimenopause 03:23 Thyroid Issues in Menopausal Women 06:42 Comprehensive Approach: Lifestyle Factors and Hormone Replacement Therapy 16:31 Nourishing the Body and Managing Stress for Hormone Health 18:24 The Impact of Under-Eating on Thyroid Health 25:55 The Importance of Hormone Testing and FSH Levels 29:20 Education and Personalized Protocols for Successful Hormone Replacement Therapy 29:38 Choosing the Right Delivery Mechanism and Dosage 48:54 Debunking the Myth: HRT and Cancer 53:05 Research and Advocacy in Hormone Replacement Therapy 57:17 Embracing Hormones: The Superpower of Women's Health