{"podcast":{"title":"40s Forward","slug":"40s-forward-7631177","podcast_index_feed_id":7631177,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/520778/destinations/4472573.xml","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/520778","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/1/7/c/e17cbcd58571b425d959afa2a1bf1c87/with_your_host_1400_x_1400_px.png","author":"Dr. Betsy Greenleaf","episode_count":26,"summary":"40s Forward Podcast Life after 40 isn't about slowing down—it's about leveling up 40s Forward is the podcast for high-achieving men and women who want more energy, sharper focus, stronger bodies, better sex, and longer healthspan. Hosted by Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, board-certified physician and founder of the International Pause Institute, each episode blends cutting-edge medical insight with real-world strategies for optimizing midlife performance. From hormones, metabolism, and longevity to biohacking, peptides, sexual wellness, and mindset, this show delivers science without hype for people who invest in their health the same way they invest in their success. This isn't anti-aging. It's forward living.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:21:06.504476+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177"},"episode":{"title":"S1E3 Why Your Hormones Are Not Broken — They're Misunderstood","slug":"s1e3-why-your-hormones-are-not-broken-they-re-misunderstood","published_at":"2026-01-06T17:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e3-why-your-hormones-are-not-broken-they-re-misunderstood","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177","url":"https://72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1.libsyn.com/s1e3-why-your-hormones-are-not-broken-theyre-misunderstood","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/72eafd7c-7b40-45ab-8e38-1b5a902bcba1/Episode_3_Full_Audio_FF.mp3?dest-id=4472573","summary":"If you've tried hormone therapy and still don't feel like yourself… If your labs are \"normal\" but your symptoms aren't… If you're confused, frustrated, or afraid of hormones… This episode will change how you understand your body. In this episode of the 40s Forward Podcast , Dr. Betsy Greenleaf explains why hormone therapy fails so many people — and why the problem is not your hormones, but the outdated, incomplete way hormones are treated. Hormones are chemical messengers that influence energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, libido, cognition, confidence, and aging . Treating hormones in isolation — without addressing stress, gut health, inflammation, and lifestyle — often leads to disappointing results. In This Episode, You'll Learn: • Why \"normal labs\" don't always mean optimal • Why estrogen alone doesn't fix menopause • Why testosterone alone doesn't fix libido • How stress, gut health, and inflammation sabotage hormones • The truth behind common hormone myths affecting women and men over 40 Dr. Greenleaf introduces a smarter, integrative framework that views hormones as interconnected systems , not isolated numbers — and shares real examples of what changes when the root cause is addressed. What to Do Next: • Understand what comprehensive hormone testing should include • Learn how to recognize hormone therapy done incorrectly • Stop fearing hormones and start understanding them • Trust your symptoms — not just lab ranges Resources & Next Steps: • Learn more about hormone, metabolism, and vitality optimization at PauseInstitute.com • Explore pelvic and sexual wellness products at the Pelvic Floor Store • Discover the Muse Headband for stress and nervous system support • Download Insight Timer and search for DrBetsyGreenleaf 🎧 Subscribe to the 40s Forward Podcast for week…","meta_description":"If you've tried hormone therapy and still don't feel like yourself… If your labs are \"normal\" but your symptoms aren't… If you're confused, frustrated, or…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1855,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/40s-forward-7631177/episodes/s1e3-why-your-hormones-are-not-broken-they-re-misunderstood/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/40s-forward-7631177/s1e3-why-your-hormones-are-not-broken-they-re-misunderstood.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}