Ep 167 - Part 2 of A 3-Part Hormone Series: Tired but Wired? The Progesterone Connection Every Woman Should Know

Welcome back to Part 2 of this special 3-part series inspired by one of the most valuable resources inside my book, Highs, Lows & Hormones: The Symptom-Hormone Matching Guide.

Do you crawl into bed exhausted but can't seem to shut your brain off?

Are you feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, reactive, or stressed than you used to be?

You may be experiencing one of the most common signs of low progesterone.

Often called the "calming hormone," progesterone plays an important role in helping your body relax, manage stress, and prepare for sleep. While estrogen is often associated with staying asleep, progesterone helps you fall asleep. When levels begin to decline, many women notice they feel tired all day but wired at night.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What progesterone does and why it's so important during perimenopause and menopause
• Why difficulty falling asleep can be a key sign of low progesterone
• How progesterone influences stress resilience and nervous system regulation
• The connection between sleep, cortisol, insulin resistance, and blood sugar management
• Why some women thrive on progesterone while others may experience intolerance
• The different progesterone delivery methods available
• Questions to ask your healthcare provider when exploring hormone therapy
• Why tracking symptoms may be the most powerful tool you bring to your next appointment

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that symptoms matter.

When you begin tracking changes in your sleep, mood, stress levels, energy, and blood sugar patterns, you start to uncover clues about what may actually be driving how you feel.

Too often, women are told their symptoms are simply part of aging. But understanding your symptoms is the first step toward finding answers and advocating for the support you deserve.

Resources Mentioned:

• Highs, Lows & Hormones: A Survival Guide for Women Managing Diabetes from Monthly Cycles to Menopause. Chapter 4: Connecting Symptoms to Hormonal Changes
• The Symptom-Hormone Matching Guide
• Hormone and Symptom Tracking Tools included with the book

Next week, we'll wrap up this series by discussing testosterone, one of the most misunderstood hormones in women's health and one that can significantly impact energy, motivation, muscle health, confidence, and quality of life.

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