Inner Peace and Power
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Inner Peace and Power
137. Mood, Memory, Muscle and Menopause with Dr. Heather Hammerstedt
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Our guest today is Dr. Heather Hammerstedt, who is a double board certified physician who has spend more than two decades caring for patients while helping build healthier, stronger lives through evidence-based medicine.
Together, we unpack what really happens during menopause, why so many women feel dismissed, and how lifestyle medicine and hormone therapy can work together to help women truly thrive.
We also discuss the booming menopause industry and the red flags to watch for before spending thousands of dollars on unnecessary testing or supplements.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Why menopause affects far more than hot flashes
* The surprising role estrogen plays in brain health, memory, anxiety, and mood
* Why sleep disruption is one of the most important—and overlooked—symptoms of menopause
* The connection between estrogen loss, joint pain, muscle aches, and misdiagnosis
* Why weight shifts during midlife aren't simply about willpower
* The science behind protein needs after menopause—and how much women actually need
* Why resistance training is one of the most powerful prescriptions for longevity
* How strength training improves metabolism, bone density, insulin sensitivity, and mental health
* Practical strategies for improving sleep, including morning sunlight, CBT-I, and progesterone
* The important role of vaginal estrogen in preventing urinary tract infections and improving quality of life
* How to recognize evidence-based menopause care—and avoid expensive programs that promise quick fixes
How to find Dr. Heather:
https://www.wholisthealth.is for national/ international access to lifestyle coaching around food/ behavior/ weight wellness.
https://www.wholistRX.com is for medical services around lifestyle medicine and menopause medicine, ID OR WA UT KS
Reference:
https://www.rashmischramm.com