{"podcast":{"title":"Functional Moms Podcast","slug":"functional-moms-podcast-6372285","podcast_index_feed_id":6372285,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.functionalmedicinecoachingmoms.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37415329/37415329-1737837093504-34b8ed9d7624a.jpg","author":"Raquel B. Cartagena and Kristin Brucker","episode_count":112,"summary":"Are you aging well as a woman over 40? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by all things wellness -- losing weight, reducing stress, finding time to exercise, feeding yourself and your family healthy meals -- it goes on and on! Join us as we use lifestyle and functional medicine solutions, so we can age STRONG! Connect with your hosts Kristin Brucker and Raquel B. Cartagena on Instagram and YouTube @functionalmomspodcast *Always consult with a healthcare professional when making any healthy lifestyle changes. This podcast is for informational purposes only.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T22:19:54.009793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285"},"episode":{"title":"105. Why You Still Feel Bad on HRT (and what helps) with Dr. Blake Myers","slug":"105-why-you-still-feel-bad-on-hrt-and-what-helps-with-dr-blake-myers","published_at":"2026-05-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/105-why-you-still-feel-bad-on-hrt-and-what-helps-with-dr-blake-myers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/functionalmomspodcast/episodes/105--Why-You-Still-Feel-Bad-on-HRT-and-what-helps-with-Dr--Blake-Myers-e3jt0d0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/df9bd964/podcast/play/120536928/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-25%2F424882364-44100-2-f5a2cc636e8ac.mp3","summary":"Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s and feeling like a stranger in your own body? Hot flashes, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, brain fog — even on HRT? You're not alone, and today's episode has answers. Dr. Blake Myers, naturopathic physician and author of The Bridge System, joins us on episode #105 of Functional Moms Podcast to share over 10 years of clinical research on why hormones alone aren't the full picture — and what actually helps women feel like themselves again. What You’ll Learn: ✅ Why menopause needs support beyond hormones ✅ Common misconceptions about menopause ✅ How stress and cortisol worsen symptoms ✅ The connection between gut health and menopause ✅ Brain changes during menopause and how to support them ✅ Natural herbs and supplements for symptom relief ✅ Blood sugar strategies for better hormone balance ✅ How inflammation impacts menopause symptoms ✅ The role of mitochondria and metabolic health ✅ How the “Bridge System” supports women naturally ✅ Herbs, supplements & mitochondria support ✅ Dr. Myers' Bridge System explained Connect with Dr. Blake Myers: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgesystem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr._blake/ Website: https://www.thebridgesystemmethod.com/ Shop Functional Moms Supplement Store — 25% OFF: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms FOLLOW on Apple Podcast & Spotify! SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/ #Perimenopause #Menopause #HRT #NaturalRemedies #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth","meta_description":"Are you in your 40s, 50s or 60s and feeling like a stranger in your own body? Hot flashes, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, brain fog — even on HRT?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1998,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/episodes/105-why-you-still-feel-bad-on-hrt-and-what-helps-with-dr-blake-myers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285/105-why-you-still-feel-bad-on-hrt-and-what-helps-with-dr-blake-myers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}