Are you wondering if the changes in your body are signs of perimenopause or menopause? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Energetically Efficient Show, Kristin breaks down the most common perimenopause symptoms—from hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog to unexpected signs like vertigo, migraines, and even frozen shoulder.

Whether you’re struggling with sleep disturbances, mood swings, low energy, vaginal health changes, or skin and hair issues, Kristin shows you how nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle shifts (like strength training and blood sugar regulation) can make a massive difference.

If you’re ready to take back control of your health and feel strong, confident, and energized in midlife, this episode is for you.

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Tune in to hear:

• Why every woman’s perimenopause and menopause journey is unique
• The most common categories of symptoms: menstrual, neurological, vasomotor, cognitive, sleep, hormonal, cardiovascular, sexual, musculoskeletal, and skin/hair changes
• Surprising symptoms you may not know are linked to perimenopause—like vertigo, ringing in the ears, or frozen shoulder
• The role of hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol) and why looking “upstream” matters
• How nutrition, strength training, and supplements can ease symptoms and support long-term health
• Kristin's personal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) experience and how it impacted her sleep, mood, and overall well-being
• Practical tips for supporting your vaginal and gut microbiome during this stage of life
• Why muscle mass and blood sugar regulation are critical in midlife and beyond

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Weight Management Module for Perimenopausal Women: A Practical Guide for Gynecologists: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6947726/ 

Microbiome Labs: https://microbiomelabs.com/register/?ref=KRISTIN

Biotics Optimal EFAs-BC: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/krowell

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Connect with Kristin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristin_rowell_

Website: https://energeticallyefficient.com/