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You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause with Jenny Smith · March 24 · 20 min

#5: Progesterone: The Peacekeeper Hormone Gone Rogue

If you’re a woman over 40 dealing with anxiety, poor sleep, mood swings, or feeling constantly on edge, low progesterone during perimenopause could be the missing piece. In this episode, Jenny breaks down what progesterone actually does in the body and why it’s often the first hormone to decline in perimenopause. You’ll learn the common symptoms of low progesterone (like anxiety, insomnia, and irritability), what high progesterone can feel like, and what balanced hormones should look like. She also shares simple, functional medicine–based strategies to support progesterone naturally, including key nutrients, hormone-supportive foods, and daily habits to help stabilize blood sugar, improve sleep, and reduce stress. Join the Meal Planning Challenge here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/mpc Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix Connect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

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If you’re a woman over 40 dealing with anxiety, poor sleep, mood swings, or feeling constantly on edge, low progesterone during perimenopause could be the missing piece.

In this episode, Jenny breaks down what progesterone actually does in the body and why it’s often the first hormone to decline in perimenopause. You’ll learn the common symptoms of low progesterone (like anxiety, insomnia, and irritability), what high progesterone can feel like, and what balanced hormones should look like.

She also shares simple, functional medicine–based strategies to support progesterone naturally, including key nutrients, hormone-supportive foods, and daily habits to help stabilize blood sugar, improve sleep, and reduce stress.

Join the Meal Planning Challenge here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/mpc

Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix

Connect with Jenny here: 

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple

Learn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

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