{"podcast":{"title":"The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health","slug":"the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468","podcast_index_feed_id":440468,"rss_url":"https://karenmartel.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://karenmartel.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/5/6/7/f567fddba1b00910d959afa2a1bf1c87/2025_pod_cover.png","author":"Karen Martel","episode_count":530,"summary":"The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features: • Evidence-based hormone education • Expert interviews • Real-world HRT guidance • Midlife weight loss strategies • Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday. Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T16:19:16.744519+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468"},"episode":{"title":"Quick Hits: The Hidden Role of Melatonin in Hormones, Aging, and Sleep with Deanna Minich","slug":"quick-hits-the-hidden-role-of-melatonin-in-hormones-aging-and-sleep-with-deanna-minich","published_at":"2026-04-07T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468/quick-hits-the-hidden-role-of-melatonin-in-hormones-aging-and-sleep-with-deanna-minich","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468","url":"https://karenmartel.libsyn.com/quick-hits-the-hidden-role-of-melatonin-in-hormones-aging-and-sleep-with-deanna-minich","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/35/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/karenmartel/Hormone_Solution_Podcast_-_Quick_Hits_The_Hidden_Role_of_Melatonin_in_Hormones.mp3?dest-id=815799","summary":"Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today's clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. Listen to the full peptide here: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast/unraveling-the-science-of-low-dose-herbal-melatonin-with-deanna-minich Dr. Deanna Minich, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, with a Masters of Science degree in Human Nutrition , and a Doctorate in Medical Sciences. She is an international lecturer, educator, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people to practically and artfully transform their lives through nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Minich, brings us into the world of melatonin in today's episode, going beyond its well-known role in sleep regulation to explore its lesser-known functions. We discuss how melatonin impacts digestive health, its profound implications for women in menopause, and the influence of nutrients on circadian rhythms. We also examine the controversies surrounding melatonin supplementation, unraveling its powerful antioxidant properties and the importance of finding the right dosage for individual health needs. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com . In this episode: Why understanding melatonin's roles is crucial for women, particularly during menopause. How melatonin production occurs in the pineal gland and the gut. Why nutrient intake affects circadian rhythms and overall health. How irregular schedules can disrupt natural body rhythms, plus solutions to mi…","meta_description":"Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. 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