Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Puberty, Perimenopause, GLP-1s and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard EP 461

Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Show Notes

In today’s episode, Sarah and Laura open by discussing where they think they are in the reproductive phases, and then Sarah interviews Dr. Gillian Goddard, endocrinologist and author of The Hormone Loop — about all things perimenopause in addition to other hormonal issues! Finally, the hosts answer a listener question about music lesson practice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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