In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, a renowned hormone specialist, educator, and host of Hello Hormones, to explore why maintaining hormonal balance can feel impossible for many women. Dr. Jones dives into the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, describing it as “puberty in reverse,” a stage marked by fluctuating estrogen, declining progesterone, and changes in testosterone that affect everything from mood and sleep to metabolism and energy.
Dr. Jones explains how hormones act like “divas,” quick to react and slow to recover, and why stress, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle habits often magnify symptoms long before hot flashes appear. She and Dr. Stubbs unpack the misunderstood world of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), separating modern, evidence-based care from decades-old myths. With new research showing that bioidentical and transdermal hormones can safely support brain, heart, and bone health, Dr. Jones encourages women and practitioners alike to revisit outdated fears surrounding menopause treatment.
Together, they highlight the importance of building strong foundations: quality nutrition, restorative sleep, movement, stress management, and minimizing toxin exposure. Dr. Jones also underscores the role of environmental chemicals and endocrine disruptors in hormone imbalance and offers practical tools like sauna therapy, omega-3s, magnesium, and holy basil to restore balance. The conversation leaves listeners feeling informed and empowered, reminding women that, as Dr. Jones says, “You had the power all along.”
Key Topics Covered
🌸 The “diva” nature of hormones and why balance feels impossible
🎢 The roller coaster of perimenopause and early overlooked symptoms
🧬 How stress, thyroid, and cortisol all impact hormone balance
💊 The truth about HRT — what to test, when to start, and safety myths
💪 Testosterone’s real role in women’s mood, libido, and energy
🌿 Foundational fixes: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress relief
♻️ Reducing toxins and endocrine disruptors for better hormone health
✨ Empowering women to take charge of their hormonal wellbeing
Timestamps
00:00 – Dr. Carrie Jones
01:35 – “Hormones are divas”: Why balance feels impossible
02:20 – The roller coaster of perimenopause explained
04:20 – Early symptoms most women overlook
06:42 – What really causes mood swings & hot flashes
09:10 – The truth about estrogen, progesterone & testosterone
12:05 – Hormone testing: what to ask your doctor
15:32 – Cortisol, stress & how it wrecks hormone balance
19:48 – Sleep, nutrition & movement: the real hormone reset
24:00 – Understanding hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
28:30 – Debunking the breast cancer & HRT myth
32:45 – The Women’s Health Initiative: what it got wrong
36:10 – Environmental toxins & endocrine disruptors
39:22 – The role of gut health in hormone detox
42:05 – “You had the power all along”: Dr. Jones’ closing message
44:15 – Final thoughts: reclaiming confidence in your body
Resources Mentioned
🌐 Learn more about Dr. Jones
🖥️ Dr. Carrie Jones on YouTube
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📱 Connect with Dr. Brooke Stubbs on Instagram
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