Episode
#288 - Women’s Hormones Explained: Energy, Mood, PMS, and Why “Normal” Labs Miss the Problem | Dr. Anjali D’Souza & Mike Haney
- Podcast
- LEVELS – A Whole New Level
- Published
- Dec 18, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 3490
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/levels-a-whole-new-level-3517326/episodes/288-women-s-hormones-explained-energy-mood-pms-and-why-normal-labs-miss-the-problem-dr-anjali-d-souza-mike-haney/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/levels-a-whole-new-level-3517326/288-women-s-hormones-explained-energy-mood-pms-and-why-normal-labs-miss-the-problem-dr-anjali-d-souza-mike-haney.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
Hormones influence far more than reproduction—they shape energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, and long-term health. In this episode of A Whole New Level , Dr. Anjali D’Souza joins Mike Haney to explain how women’s hormones actually work, why so many symptoms are dismissed as “normal,” and how to interpret labs in a way that reflects real physiology. They discuss why standard hormone panels often miss functional problems, how nutrient status and lifestyle affect hormone signaling, and how symptoms like PMS, fatigue, and brain fog provide meaningful data—not noise. They discuss: Why hormones affect how you feel day to day, not just fertility The difference between “normal” lab ranges and optimal function How progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol interact Why PMS is often a signal—not a mystery How nutrition, stress, and sleep influence hormone effectiveness Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl 🎙 What Dr. Anjali Dsouza & Mike Haney discuss: [3:45] — Why hormones influence energy, mood, and vitality [7:30] — “Normal” labs vs. how you actually feel [11:40] — Why hormone symptoms are often dismissed [15:05] — Hormones as a lever to move from “fine” to “amazing.” [18:20] — Progesterone, estrogen, and the menstrual cycle [22:10] — Why PMS isn’t random—it’s data [27:35] — Cortisol, stress, and hormone disruption [33:10] — Nutrient status and hormone effectiveness [38:45] — Why labs don’t show tissue-level hormone function [44:30] — Lifestyle changes that support hormone balance [50:15] — Rethinking how we assess women’s hormone health Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose m…