Happy Smiling People

#104 - Karen Martel - The Science of Healthy Ageing

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Show Notes

Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, and a leading voice in women's hormone health and midlife wellness.

In this episode, we discuss: the hormonal changes in women during midlife, the impact of environmental toxins on hormones, the role of stress and cortisol in ageing, the importance of hormone testing and personalised treatment, practical tools for managing menopause symptoms, the role of exercise and diet in hormonal health, how to utilise hormone replacement therapy effectively and safely, the psychological aspects of ageing and self-care, and much more!

Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠

Find Karen online: Website: https://karenmartel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/ Hormone Solution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-womens/id1438772276

Timestamps: 00:00 What tools can you use to ‘optimise’ longevity?04:30 What effect do mental strain and stress have on our health?09:30 Why do we feel like rest always has to be productive?16:00 How can you help yourself feel your best during menopause?25:00 Utilising helpful resources for women’s health27:00 Unravelling the need for productivity and tuning into our bodies34:00 Why does women’s metabolism slow down as we age?40:45 How can we create habits that help us as we age and go through menopause?47:00 The benefits of health testing and how to get one50:00 Is it ever too late?

keywords women's health, menopause, hormones, perimenopause, aging, self-care, hormone testing, HRT, stress management, longevity

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