Show Notes:

In this episode, Nathalie Niddam is joined by hormone optimization specialist and co-founder of the Hormone Balance Clinic, Rowan Sanderson. Together, they unpack the truth behind what’s really driving symptoms during perimenopause and menopause — from estrogen dominance and endocrine disruptors to overlooked thyroid dysfunction and flawed HRT protocols.

Rowan shares a compassionate and science-backed roadmap for women who are tired of being told to “just deal with it.” They explore the importance of personalized functional testing (including the DUTCH and genetic panels), why many women are misdiagnosed, and how to create a safer, more effective hormone replenishment strategy.

Key Topics Covered:

• What perimenopause actually is — and why symptoms can start a decade earlier

• Why so many women on HRT still gain weight and feel off

• The truth about estrogen dominance vs. deficiency

• How toxins in cosmetics and everyday products mimic estrogen

• Why thyroid issues are epidemic — and often missed in blood tests

• DUTCH testing vs. blood work — and when to use both

• How to support healthy estrogen metabolism through diet, supplements, and testing

• Testosterone’s role in female vitality, libido, and mood

• Natural vs. bioidentical hormones: what’s safe and what’s hype