Eps 392: Should You Take Hormones in Perimenopause?

Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like a mystery you’re meant to “just push through.”

This conversation explores what’s really happening in midlife and why so many women feel stuck between symptoms and real solutions. I’m joined by integrative health practitioner Marnee Dejong as we unpack mold toxicity, gut dysfunction, mineral depletion, and why it’s almost never “just one thing” during this phase.

We talk about functional testing (GI-MAP, DUTCH, mineral analysis), the role of hormone replacement therapy, and the growing conversation around peptide therapy; what’s helpful, what’s hype, and what should make you pause. Most importantly, we break down why foundations come first, how to think strategically about advanced tools, and how to advocate for your health without getting swept up in trends.

If midlife feels louder than it used to, this conversation will steady you. Listen now. 

Episode Timeline: 

00:34 – Guest Introduction

02:17 – Mold Toxicity Journey

04:22 – Early Perimenopause Wake-Up

04:48 – It’s Never One Thing

05:38 – Healing Takes Time

08:00 – Six-Month Healing Reality

08:47 – Top Functional Tests

12:56 – Test, Don’t Guess

14:10 – HRT Access Challenges

18:01 – Optimizing HRT Dosing

20:30 – Foundations Before Prescriptions

21:25 – Peptide Therapy Awareness

24:06 – Safe Peptide Education

25:39 – Peptide Safety Considerations

28:50 – Ozempic Misconceptions

30:03 – GLP-1 Cultural Pressure

33:32 – Advocate For Yourself

37:38 – Where To Find Marnie

About Marnee Dejong:

Marnee Dejong is an Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in women's hormones over 35 and perimenopause. Teaching women how to support their hormones in midlife without the overwhelm. Perimenopause needs a different approach but one that is effective and realistic.

Connect with Marnee Dejong:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnee.dejong/
• Web: www.marneedejongwellness.com/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/MarneeDejongWellness

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