547. The Perimenopause "Glass Ceiling" and ALL About Peri with Dr. Amy Killen

This episode is your straight-up crash course on perimenopause... what it is, how to know you’re in it, and what to do when your body starts rewriting the rules without your permission. I’m joined by Dr. Amy Killen, who doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. Together, we unpack the early signs of hormonal shifts, the symptoms most doctors dismiss, and why perimenopause deserves real medical attention, not another vague suggestion to “just get more sleep.” We get into the real reasons behind the mood swings, sleep disruption, joint pain, and motivation crashes. We cover which labs are worth running, how to interpret them, and why testosterone and progesterone matter long before menopause officially shows up. We also talk through the decision-making process around hormone therapy, when to start, how to cycle it, and what the latest research actually says about safety, cancer risk, and long-term benefits. If you’ve been told to wait until menopause to care about your hormones, this is your correction. No confusion, no guesswork, no being dismissed. Just the facts, the options, and the tools to make informed decisions that actually support your health. This is the conversation you should’ve had years ago. Let’s get you caught up. Connect with Dr.