253. Dr. Jessica Shepherd: On Menopause, HRT, and Longevity Tips for Women

Most women spend years dismissing their own symptoms: brain fog, frozen shoulder, mood crashes, vanishing libido, never realizing these aren’t signs of aging, they’re signals of a hormonal shift that begins nearly a decade before menopause hits. Today, I’m with board-certified OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd to dismantle the myths that have kept millions of women unnecessarily suffering, including the misrepresented WHI study that put hormone therapy off the table for a generation.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro of Show

04:20 Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Background

08:03 Perimenopause: Earlier Than You Think

11:35 Early Signs of Menopause

15:24 Dutch Test and Hormone Replacement Therapy

24:06 Ideal Timeframe for Hormone Therapy

26:33 The Invisible Hormone Disruptors

27:23 The Caregiver Syndrome

28:35 Why Autoimmune Disease Targets Women

30:40 What Does a Healthy Immune System Look Like?

34:38 Blood Sugar Monitoring: HbA1c and CGM

41:50 How to Strengthen Women’s Immune System

47:42 Black Maternal Mortality and Systemic Health Gaps

57:23 Dr. Shepherd’s Message to the Administration

58:43 Role of AI in Healthcare

1:01:40 Generation M: The Book Every Woman Needs

1:03:39 Weight Training as a Longevity Non-Negotiable

1:06:10 Dr. Shepherd’s Morning Routine

1:08:13 Creatine for Muscle and Brain Health

1:12:28 Real-World Recovery: Movement, Nutrition, and Supplements

1:17:14 Connect with Dr. Shepherd

1:21:01 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.

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