# Episode 055: Hormones, Cortisol & The Truth About Menopause

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Podcast: [Irsfeld Pharmacy: The Optimal You Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irsfeld-pharmacy-the-optimal-you-podcast-6743201)
Published: 2026-02-27T09:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podbean.irsfeldpharmacy.com/e/episode-055-you-re-not-crazy-understanding-hormones-in-perimenopause-menopause/
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Duration seconds: 2841

## Resource

In this episode, Pharmacist Steve Irsfeld speaks with Nurse Practitioner Bethany Mello about hormone therapy, perimenopause, and menopause. They discuss why many women feel unwell despite “normal” labs, the role of progesterone and cortisol, insights on the Women’s Health Initiative, and how a functional approach can help restore balance and improve overall well-being.

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