In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan welcomes Dr. Jen Pfleghaar for a heartfelt and practical discussion on navigating perimenopause with confidence, resilience, and hope.

Together, they explore why more women are experiencing hormonal symptoms earlier than ever before, how stress and environmental toxins contribute to hormonal imbalance, and why a personalized approach is essential for optimal health during midlife transitions. Dr. Jen shares her unique perspective as a double board-certified physician who combines evidence-based medicine with faith-centered wellness strategies to help women reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood changes, or hormone fluctuations, this episode provides actionable insights to help you understand your body and thrive through perimenopause.

🔑 5 Key Discussions

① 🌸 Understanding Perimenopause & Hormonal Changes
⇨ Perimenopause can begin as early as a woman's 30s, often presenting with anxiety, mood changes, heavier periods, and sleep disruptions.
⇨ Fluctuating estrogen and declining progesterone create many of the symptoms women experience during this transition.

② 🧠 The Stress-Hormone Connection
⇨ Elevated cortisol is one of the most overlooked contributors to hormone imbalance.
⇨ Chronic stress can worsen fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, sleep disturbances, and adrenal dysfunction.

③ 🙏 Faith, Purpose & Emotional Resilience
⇨ Spiritual practices such as prayer, scripture reading, and faith-based reflection can reduce stress and support emotional well-being.
⇨ Finding purpose and peace during life transitions can positively impact hormonal health.

④ ☣️ Environmental Toxins & Hormone Disruption
⇨ Endocrine disruptors such as BPA, glyphosate, plastics, and other environmental toxins can interfere with hormone production and detoxification.
⇨ Reducing toxic exposures is a foundational step toward restoring balance.

⑤ 🩺 Personalized Hormone Testing & Treatment
⇨ Comprehensive testing helps identify hormone imbalances and metabolic patterns unique to each woman.
⇨ Effective treatment requires individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all hormone replacement approach.

⭐ Key Takeaways

🔹 Perimenopause is a natural transition that requires personalized support and understanding.
🔹 Stress management plays a critical role in hormone balance and symptom relief.
🔹 Faith and spiritual wellness can be powerful tools for resilience and healing.
🔹 Reducing environmental toxin exposure supports healthy hormone function.
🔹 Working with an experienced practitioner can help create a safe and effective hormone strategy.

👩‍⚕️ Guest Biography

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine. After experiencing her own health challenges and seeing the limitations of conventional approaches, she transitioned into integrative medicine with a special focus on women's health, hormone balance, and whole-person wellness.

Dr. Jen lives on a mini farm in Tennessee with her husband and four children. She is the bestselling author of The Perimenopause Reset, a faith-based guide designed to help women navigate hormonal changes with confidence, energy, and hope. Through her coaching programs, courses, and educational content, she empowers women to take control of their health using science-backed and faith-centered strategies.

Websites By Dr. Jen
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/
🔗 https://www.healthybydrjen.com/
🔗 https://x.com/integrativedrma
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeDrMom
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenpfleghaar/
🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@integrativedrjen