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256: Hormones, Longevity, Faith & the Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Jenny Pfleghaar - Part 1
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- Your Longevity Blueprint
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- Apr 29, 2026
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- 2333
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Summary
I’m excited to have Dr. Jen Pfleghaar with me for a two-part series on perimenopause, hormones, stress-cycle syncing, and faith. Stay tuned for Part 1! How to work with your hormones instead of fighting them Work with your cycle: you’re more resilient to stress in the follicular phase, and need more calm and recovery in the luteal phase Eat with your cycle: fasting, low carb, or keto work better in the follicular phase, while the luteal phase needs more calories, healthy fats, protein, and some carbs Fast at the right time: intermittent fasting or longer fasts are better in the follicular phase, but can trigger a cortisol response in the luteal phase Train with your cycle: HIIT, heavy lifting, and pushing for PRs fit the follicular phase, while the luteal phase calls for mobility, walking, and less intense training Pay attention to your body: changes in hunger, energy, and cravings are driven by your hormones, which shift throughout your cycle Bio: Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine. Through her practice, Healthy by Dr. Jen, she provides virtual care and shares education as @integrativedrmom. She lives on a mini farm in Tennessee with her husband and four children. She loves cheering at her kids’ games, lifting weights, reading Scripture, and tending to her chickens. Her newest book, an international bestseller, The Perimenopause Reset, was written on a mission to change the health of 500,000 women navigating perimenopause—empowering them with faith-based, science-backed strategies to reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy. In this episode: How inconsistent practices and “wild west” hormone information lead to confusion about hormone therapy How conventional care often focuses on managing symptoms rather than i…