# 320: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Perimenopause: Healing, Hormones & Hope with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

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Podcast: [Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/resiliency-radio-with-dr-jill-carnahan-md-4157429)
Published: 2026-06-17T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan welcomes Dr. Jen Pfleghaar for a heartfelt and practical discussion on navigating perimenopause with confidence, resilience, and hope. Together, they explore why more women are experiencing hormonal symptoms earlier than ever before, how stress and environmental toxins contribute to hormonal imbalance, and why a personalized approach is essential for optimal health during midlife transitions. Dr. Jen shares her unique perspective as a double board-certified physician who combines evidence-based medicine with faith-centered wellness strategies to help women reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood changes, or hormone fluctuations, this episode provides actionable insights to help you understand your body and thrive through perimenopause. 🔑 5 Key Discussions ① 🌸 Understanding Perimenopause & Hormonal Changes ⇨ Perimenopause can begin as early as a woman's 30s, often presenting with anxiety, mood changes, heavier periods, and sleep disruptions. ⇨ Fluctuating estrogen and declining progesterone create many of the symptoms women experience during this transition. ② 🧠 The Stress-Hormone Connection ⇨ Elevated cortisol is one of the most overlooked contributors to hormone imbalance. ⇨ Chronic stress can worsen fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, sleep disturbances, and adrenal dysfunction. ③ 🙏 Faith, Purpose & Emotional Resilience ⇨ Spiritual practices such as prayer, scripture reading, and faith-based reflection can reduce stress and support emotional well-being. ⇨ Finding purpose and peace during life transitions can positively impact hormonal health. ④ ☣️ Environmental Toxins & Hormone Disruption ⇨ Endocrine disruptors such as BPA, glyphos…

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