Hormone Prosperity Podcast with Dr. Kyrin Dunston

Dr. Kyrin Dunston: From Exhaustion to Energy: Combating Menopause Fatigue and Hormonal Poverty

Hormone Prosperity Podcast with Dr. Kyrin Dunston

Show Notes

Are you waking up exhausted, no matter how many hours you’ve slept? Do you find yourself wondering why your once-sharp brain feels foggy and why simple tasks take so much energy? You’re not alone. This week on The Hormone Prosperity Podcast, Dr. Kyrin dives into the real reasons behind extreme exhaustion during menopause and after hysterectomies—and what you can do to reclaim your vitality. Episode Highlights

Why Menopause Fatigue Is More Than Just Aging

Dr. Kyrin explains why hormonal poverty is not "just a part of getting older" and explores the critical differences between gradual hormonal decline and the sudden hormonal drop caused by hysterectomies. Discover why your exhaustion might be a direct signal from your body that hormonal imbalances need attention.

Beyond Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone

Think fatigue is only about sex hormones? Think again. Dr. Kyrin reveals how cortisol, thyroid, and insulin levels play a significant role in your energy levels, mood, and even sugar cravings.

Surgery as a Hidden Trigger

The invisible trauma of surgeries like hysterectomies often goes unaddressed, but the effects linger. Learn how surgical stress, anesthesia, and antibiotics impact your body long after you’ve been discharged.

Practical Solutions for Hormonal Poverty

Dr. Kyrin doesn’t just highlight the problem—she provides actionable steps. From identifying hidden hormonal imbalances to understanding what traditional doctors often miss, Dr. Kyrin guides you toward hormonal prosperity. What You’ll Take Away

An understanding of hormonal poverty and why it includes more than just menopause. Insight into why your exhaustion, mood swings, and lack of restorative sleep might not just be “in your head.” Practical, easy-to-follow steps to help you regain energy. A supportive reminder that what you’re experiencing is not normal—and that you do have the power to feel better.

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Podcast Episode Transcript: Dr. Kyrin Dunston (00:00): Are you feeling extremely exhausted in menopause? Maybe after a hysterectomy or without one? Here I lay out what's going on. Why are you fatigued with hormonal poverty and mostly what to do about it. Greetings friend. Welcome to the Hormone Prosperity Podcast with me, the hormone prosperity coach, Dr. Kyrin. Here's where intelligent women over 40 go to get credible guidance and inspiration on getting out of hormonal poverty and into hormonal prosperity and the joy and vitality that brings. Go from asking disempowering questions like, what's wrong with me? To ask empowering questions like, what would hormonal prosperity do? Hashtag wwhpd, join me as we dive into today's episode and get started on your journey off the couch, into your genes and back into life, because bliss is your birthright and a healthy body filled with hormonal prosperity is the vehicle that gets you there. Welcome. Let's get started. Dr. Kyrin Dunston (01:09): Jump into the maze. Question. Hi there. I'm new here, but I had a hysterectomy last December, so I was thrown into menopause pretty quickly. I'm 53 by the way. The hot flashes, I worried about the constantly cold feet I wasn't prepared for, but the thing that's killing me is I get spells of ex

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