# 105. Why You Still Feel Bad on HRT (and what helps) with Dr. Blake Myers

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Podcast: [Functional Moms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285)
Published: 2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s and feeling like a stranger in your own body? Hot flashes, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, brain fog — even on HRT? You're not alone, and today's episode has answers. Dr. Blake Myers, naturopathic physician and author of The Bridge System, joins us on episode #105 of Functional Moms Podcast to share over 10 years of clinical research on why hormones alone aren't the full picture — and what actually helps women feel like themselves again. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why menopause needs support beyond hormones ✅ Common misconceptions about menopause ✅ How stress and cortisol worsen symptoms ✅ The connection between gut health and menopause ✅ Brain changes during menopause and how to support them ✅ Natural herbs and supplements for symptom relief ✅ Blood sugar strategies for better hormone balance ✅ How inflammation impacts menopause symptoms ✅ The role of mitochondria and metabolic health ✅ How the “Bridge System” supports women naturally ✅ Herbs, supplements & mitochondria support ✅ Dr. Myers' Bridge System explained Connect with Dr. Blake Myers: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgesystem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr._blake/ Website: https://www.thebridgesystemmethod.com/ Shop Functional Moms Supplement Store — 25% OFF: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms FOLLOW on Apple Podcast & Spotify! SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #Perimenopause #Menopause #HRT #NaturalRemedies #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth

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