Protein, HRT, and Finding Care: Perimenopause Explained Part 2 of 2
The Luminescence Podcast with Schuyler GrantShow Notes
Perimenopause can arrive as sudden rage, body composition shifts, sleep disruption, brain fog, and emotional swings that don't match the circumstances.
This is part two of the conversation on perimenopause. Schuyler Grant, Dr. Somi Javaid, Dr. Sarah de la Torre, and Elena Brower share personal stories alongside evidence-based lifestyle tools that move the needle whether or not you're on hormone therapy.
They discuss:
Why protein timing and strength training stabilize energy and mood in perimenopause and how to structure both for maximum impact
The difference between bioidentical, natural, and synthetic hormones and what these terms actually mean when you're making treatment decisions
When and how to start HRT. The timing considerations, how to make it affordable, and what safety actually looks like
How sleep, hydration, and fiber influence hormones and metabolism. The mechanisms behind why these basics matter more now
Which telehealth clinics offer nationwide menopausal care worth knowing about and how to navigate this new landscape
For any woman who's in it and trying to figure out what to do next beyond being told to exercise more and sleep better.
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