{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Toe Curling Orgasms to Healthy Poops: Why Oxytocin Is Essential for Midlife Women with Dr. Lindsey Berkson","description":" What if your mood swings, anxiety, sleep issues, or loss of motivation aren\u2019t just \u201cgetting older?\u201d What role does oxytocin really play in midlife, and why has it been overlooked for so long? In this episode, I\u2019m joined by the brilliant hormone scholar Dr. Lindsey Berkson, and we dive into a part of menopause that almost no one is talking about\u2014what\u2019s happening in your brain. We explore how hormones act as the body\u2019s Wi\u2011Fi system, and what happens when that signal gets disrupted. Could environmental toxins be hijacking not just estrogen and progesterone, but oxytocin too? And if so, how might that impact connection, libido, blood sugar, digestion, or even depression? This conversation gets bold, nuanced, and deeply eye-opening. Dr. Berkson also challenges mainstream narratives around hormone therapy. Were we misled about estrogen and breast cancer? Why do some women struggle with HRT while others thrive? And could detoxification and nutrient status be the missing link? If you\u2019ve ever wondered why your body isn\u2019t responding the way you expected, you won\u2019t want to miss this one! In this episode, we uncover: How oxytocin impacts mood, sleep, libido, and connection in midlife. Why environmental toxins may disrupt your hormonal \u201cWi\u2011Fi.\u201d What makes some women struggle with hormone replacement therapy. How oxytocin supports blood sugar, digestion, and pain relief. Why estrogen and progesterone are more protective than you\u2019ve been told. Listen now, and let\u2019s start asking better questions about what\u2019s really happening in menopause!     Sponsors Join our NEW weight loss peptide program TODAY Join our NEW Midlife RESET HRT Program TODAY Get 15% off Masszymes at bioptimizers.com\/hormone  Get 50% off the Energy Reboot Program hackmyage.com use coupon code HORMONES50.     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms\u2014but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what\u2019s really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https:\/\/karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils \u2014 no prescription needed. Including: \u2022 Progesterone \u2022 Estrogen Face Cream \u2022 Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women\u2019s Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram ","author_name":"The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health","author_url":"https:\/\/karenmartel.com\/","html":"