# 449 | Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson

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Podcast: [The Optimal Body](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913)
Published: 2026-02-23T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jen.health/podcast/449
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## Resource

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, welcome Jennifer Gularson, a leading expert in women’s midlife health and functional medicine. Together, they discuss hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 medications, and the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause. Jennifer emphasizes individualized, science-based care, shares practical tips for symptom management, and highlights the importance of holistic approaches—including lifestyle changes and patient advocacy—to optimize women’s health and longevity. The episode offers compassionate guidance and actionable insights for navigating hormonal changes, hormone replacement therapy and improving overall well-being.

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