{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is It Perimenopause or Stress? Learn How to Understand Your Hormones with Nat Kringoudis","description":"Confused by changes in your body in your 30s or 40s?  Heavier or lighter periods \ud83e\ude78, irregular cycles \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f, night sweats \ud83d\ude13, anxiety \ud83d\ude1f, mood swings \ud83d\ude20\ud83d\ude0a, or trouble sleeping \ud83d\ude34 could be signs of perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.   Join host Laurentine ten Bosch on the Food Matters Podcast for an insightful conversation with leading women's health expert, Nat Kringoudis \ud83c\udf1f. Nat, a highly respected healthcare practitioner specializing in women's health \u2640\ufe0f, natural fertility \ud83c\udf31, and hormone balance \u2696\ufe0f, brings her extensive knowledge from degrees in Health Sciences \ud83d\udd2c, Chinese Medicine \u262f\ufe0f, and Acupuncture \u91dd\u7078, and her experience helping thousands at her Melbourne clinic, The Pagoda Tree \ud83c\udf33.   As the bestselling author of "Fertilise Yourself" and "Eat Fat, Be Thin", and co-host of The Wellness Collective podcast \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f, Nat is passionate about empowering women with a deeper understanding of their bodies and cutting through the noise of hormone myths \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f.   In this episode, Nat provides crucial insights into understanding hormone imbalances during perimenopause, offering clarity \u2728 and practical guidance to help you navigate this significant life stage with confidence \ud83d\udcaa.   You will discover:  Why women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms earlier than they might expect \ud83e\udd14\ud83d\udc75\u27a1\ufe0f\ud83d\udc69 How stress \ud83d\ude29 and elevated cortisol levels significantly impact sex hormones \ud83c\udfa2 hormonal imbalance and can exacerbate perimenopause symptoms \ud83d\ude13 Natural solutions \ud83c\udf3f for perimenopausal relief \ud83d\ude0a\ud83c\udf38 The importance of being curious about your symptoms \ud83e\udd14, tracking your cycles \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f, and paying attention to what your body is saying \ud83d\udc42\ud83d\udc96 The power of protein \ud83d\udcaa, fiber \ud83e\udd66, and key supplements \ud83d\udc8a during perimenopause \ud83c\udf4e And so much more! \u2728   Hit follow to stay updated on new episodes and don\u2019t forget to leave a review if you enjoy the show! \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50 \ud83c\udf31 Want to dive deeper into the power of nutrition? Become certified in nutrition and start making a difference in your health and the lives of others! As a special thank-you for being a Food Matters Podcast listener, we\u2019re offering 20% off enrollment\u2014automatically applied when you use this link. \u2192 https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hLPS9Y \ud83d\udd17 Resources & Links: \ud83d\udce9 Subscribe to the Food Matters Podcast Newsletter: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3oiJJbs \ud83d\udcd6 Full show notes: https:\/\/www.foodmatters.com\/podcast\/episode-117 \ud83d\udcf8 Follow us on Instagram: @foodmatters ","author_name":"Food Matters Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.foodmatters.com\/podcasts","html":"