Why So Many Women Feel Dismissed In Perimenopause with Dr Christine Maren

In this episode, Becca is joined by functional medicine physician Dr Christine Maren to unpack what is really happening in the female body during perimenopause.

Together they explore why perimenopause often acts as an “unmasking” phase, revealing underlying issues like thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disease, gut imbalances, histamine intolerance, chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation that may have been building quietly for years.

They discuss the powerful connection between hormones, gut health, the immune system and emotional suppression, and why so many women are being told their symptoms are “normal” when their bodies are clearly asking for support.

This conversation also dives into:

• Hashimoto’s and thyroid dysfunction in midlife women
• Histamine intolerance and why wine suddenly affects you differently
• The gut-thyroid-hormone connection
• Why under-eating and over-exercising backfire in perimenopause
• The impact of chronic stress, people pleasing and emotional suppression on female health
• Why women need more nourishment, muscle and rest in midlife
• How to stop ignoring the signals your body is sending you

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, inflamed, anxious, disconnected from yourself or like your body suddenly “changed overnight”, this episode will help you understand why.

Episode Highlights

[0:00] Why Perimenopause “Unmasks” Hidden Health Issues

[2:05] Why Modern Women Are Hitting Burnout Earlier

[3:27] You Do NOT Have To Suffer Through Perimenopause

[5:05] Fertility, Hormones & Thyroid Problems In Midlife

[6:19] Autoimmune Disease & Hashimoto’s In Women Explained

[8:18] Chronic Stress, Trauma & Systemic Inflammation

[10:08] The Gut-Hormone-Immune System Connection

[12:18] Why Quick Fixes Rarely Solve Chronic Symptoms

[13:54] High Functioning Women & Hidden Burnout

[15:40] The Pressure Women Feel To “Do Everything”

[18:47] Emotional Suppression, Stress & Autoimmune Disease

[20:23] Why Women’s Symptoms Are Often Dismissed

[22:09] Thyroid Medication, T3, T4 & Root Causes Explained

[26:26] IBS, SIBO & The Missing Gut Health Conversation

[29:07] Histamine Intolerance In Perimenopause Explained

[32:22] Alcohol, Sleep Problems & Hormone Health

[35:03] Why Women Gain Weight In Perimenopause

[37:35] The Truth About Carbs, Metabolism & Thyroid Health

[40:22] Fatigue, Under-Eating & Slow Metabolism In Women

[43:06] The Best Exercise & Nutrition Approach For Midlife Women

[45:20] Resentment, Boundaries & Female Burnout

[48:39] Why Perimenopause Requires A Different Approach To Health

[52:53] The First Steps If You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

You can connect with Becca on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland https://www.instagram.com/healthwithholland/, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change.

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You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: https://healthwithholland.com

You can connect with Dr Christine Maren on Instagram at @drchristinemaren, where she shares education on women’s hormones, thyroid health, gut health, functional medicine and midlife wellness.

You can also learn more about her work, courses and podcast at https://drchristinemaren.com

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