Introducing Ep 020: Understanding Hormonal Changes: The Gift in Perimenopause from Navigating H.O.P.E.. Follow the show: Navigating H.O.P.E. In this episode of Navigating H.O.P.E., Dr. Jaime Hope sits down with Bria Gadd, the Period Whisperer, an expert in female hormones and perimenopause. Together, they explore the transformative power of hormonal changes around age 35, emphasizing self-love and growth during this pivotal phase. This episode is a must-listen for women seeking practical advice and empowerment during hormonal transitions. Key Takeaways: 🌿 Nutrition: Prioritize foods that give your body energy rather than drain it, focusing on balanced meals and regulated blood sugar for sustained energy levels and overall well-being. 🏋️‍♀️ Resistance Training: Incorporate resistance training to support hormone balance, bone health, and strength, promoting independence and vitality as you age. 🌬️ Deep Breathing: Take moments to breathe deeply and open up your chest, releasing tension and promoting relaxation for improved physiological well-being and stress management. 💪 Self-Care: Embrace consistent self-care practices, such as nourishment, rest, and stress management, overexertion, fostering growth, and self-love during hormonal changes and perimenopause. 🍽️ Balanced Nutrition: Eliminate foods that drain your body's energy and focus on consistent, balanced meals to regulate blood sugar levels and support overall energy and health. 🧘‍♀️ Mindful Eating: Establish a routine of three to four meals a day, avoiding skipping meals to maintain energy levels and prevent the body from conserving energy unnecessarily. Quotes from Bria Gadd: "I kind of hit this moment where I was like, if I'm in the wellness industry and I don't know this, how on earth are all the other women who are doing beautiful things in this world going to be able to figure out this information?" "If you're having symptoms more than like once every two weeks, you're in health debt. It's there. It's happening." "I think that's really the most important thing here, is that we start to pay attention and trust what our body is saying to us more than what people are saying outside of us." 🔗 Conclusion: Dive deeper into female hormone health with Bria Gadd by following her on Instagram at @bria_period_whisperer and check out her podcast, https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast, for more support and valuable insights. SMARTER Goals Setting Guide Link to opt in:  https://www.familycaregiverhope.com/lm-smarter-goals DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].