{"podcast":{"title":"The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen","slug":"the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659","podcast_index_feed_id":7557659,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/FGcTpVQk.rss","website_url":"https://estherblum.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a459ca9a-516b-43aa-8f42-9352b77e4ae6/logos/83451334-8421-4c6f-8d8b-6137767c4f50.png","author":"Esther Blum","episode_count":40,"summary":"The Midlife Realignment is where humor meets hormones. Join bestselling author and menopause expert Esther Blum as she disrupts the narrative on perimenopause and menopause with fierce self-advocacy, functional medicine, and real-talk conversations about what it means to thrive in midlife. Because there’s a light at the end of the vaginal tunnel—and it’s a damn good one.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T14:17:46.049749+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659"},"episode":{"title":"How to Know You're in Perimenopause (Before Your Doctor Does)","slug":"how-to-know-you-re-in-perimenopause-before-your-doctor-does","published_at":"2026-03-09T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659/how-to-know-you-re-in-perimenopause-before-your-doctor-does","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c9c6dabd231605a1ad09723ce8b852c661782dcc5b0005290c79d1a8105e7ac0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZjc4ODAwZi05MWI0LTRkMTgtYTE4OC0xZjRjYzE1YzU2YTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNDU5Y2E5YS01MTZiLTQzYWEtOGY0Mi05MzUyYjc3ZTRhZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2QxYmFhNjU1ODYzNDU5ZDQ5OGEzOGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZTNhZDIzODA5NmQzMDBiODQxMWUwL3ZzbC0xSklFMy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtOV9fNC0xMy0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c9c6dabd231605a1ad09723ce8b852c661782dcc5b0005290c79d1a8105e7ac0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZjc4ODAwZi05MWI0LTRkMTgtYTE4OC0xZjRjYzE1YzU2YTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhNDU5Y2E5YS01MTZiLTQzYWEtOGY0Mi05MzUyYjc3ZTRhZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2N2QxYmFhNjU1ODYzNDU5ZDQ5OGEzOGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZTNhZDIzODA5NmQzMDBiODQxMWUwL3ZzbC0xSklFMy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtOV9fNC0xMy0yMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, insomnia, or unexplained weight gain , you might be experiencing perimenopause symptoms —even if your doctor hasn’t mentioned it yet. In this solo episode, Esther Blum breaks down how to know when you’re in perimenopause , what hormonal changes are happening in your body, and how to advocate for yourself when it comes to hormone replacement therapy and bioidentical hormones . Drawing from her personal experience after a hysterectomy and decades of clinical work with women in midlife, Esther explains: The early warning signs of perimenopause most doctors miss How progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and DHEA affect mood, sleep, metabolism, and brain function Why fatigue and brain fog become so common in perimenopause The difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins How to find a hormone-literate doctor who actually understands menopause Which hormone tests you should request from your provider You’ll also learn practical strategies to track your symptoms, stabilize blood sugar, support hormone detoxification, and navigate conversations with your doctor about hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause . If you’ve ever wondered: “Why do I suddenly feel exhausted, anxious, or unlike myself?” This episode will help you understand what’s happening—and what you can do about it. Connect with Esther Website: ⁠ estherblum.com ⁠ Instagram: @gorgeousesther Disclaimer: This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice.","meta_description":"If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, insomnia, or unexplained weight gain , you might be experiencing perimenopause symptoms —even…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2939,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659/episodes/how-to-know-you-re-in-perimenopause-before-your-doctor-does/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-midlife-realignment-menopause-hormones-hrt-perimenopause-weight-gain-progesterone-estrogen-7557659/how-to-know-you-re-in-perimenopause-before-your-doctor-does.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}