If you’ve hit your 40s and found yourself thinking, “I don’t feel like myself anymore,” you are in extremely good company. This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—symptoms of perimenopause.

In this episode of the Midlife Advice podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Prudence Hall, a gynecological surgeon turned regenerative medicine practitioner, who helps women decode their symptoms and reclaim their energy, clarity, libido, and spark.

If you’re wondering whether menopause hormone therapy (a.k.a. HRT) could help with your hot flashes, mood swings, sleep issues, or that terrible “not like myself” feeling—this episode is for you.

In this expert interview, I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Brent, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in hormone health and integrative women’s medicine. We unpack everything you’ve been confused about when it comes to estrogen, progesterone, perimenopause, menopause symptoms, testing, bioidentical hormones, and more.