If you’ve been experiencing hormone changes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog, or increased stress—this episode is for you.

This week on Winning the Week, hosts Kylie Shannon and Shannon welcome Dr. Loretta Ferrell, an expert in women’s health and functional medicine, to unpack what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause—and how to navigate it with clarity and confidence.

Together, they explore:

• The difference between perimenopause and menopause

• How gut health and inflammation influence hormones

• Natural approaches to sleep hygiene and stress reduction

• Fasting for women (and why timing matters)

• Circadian rhythms & best time of day to exercise

• How genetics shape your health, weight, and hormone responses

• Functional medicine vs. traditional approaches

• Faith-based wellness for a whole-person perspective

Dr. Ferrell brings practical, compassionate insight to help women understand their bodies, support their hormones, and make empowered decisions in midlife and beyond.

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Dr. Farrell: https://www.abundantwellnessmd.com/