Navigating Perimenopause with Nurse Practitioner Jessica Caceres

As moms, we’re often tuned in to our kids’ milestones, but what about our own? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jessica Caceres, a Nurse Practitioner who’s passionate about women’s health, to shed light on an important chapter of our lives: perimenopause. Whether you are noticing changes or just want to feel more prepared and empowered, this episode is here to support you, too. Jessica and I talk about: • What we need to know about perimenopause • Symptoms of perimenopause • Why our hormones are important for so much more than fertility • How we can support our hormones to have optimal health • Dispelling myths about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) • Who is a candidate for HRT and who is not Jessica Caceres is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience, specializing in women’s health and aesthetic medicine since 2017. She is a proud member of The Menopause Society and The Canadian Menopause Society. With extensive training and invaluable mentorship, Jessica’s passion for women’s health has empowered hundreds of women to reclaim their confidence and well-being. As a tenured expert in her field, Jessica’s commitment to enhancing women’s lives is unwavering. Your health and well-being are Jessica’s top priority. She believes every woman deserves a personalized conversation about her hormone health and overall wellness. Pro-women and pro-feeling your best, Jessica ensures you have the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about your care. Jessica is the founder of Bonita Medical Aesthetics & Wellness, the first Nurse Practitioner-led aesthetics practice in the Waterloo region. Alongside her dedicated team, Jessica supports women in identifying and addressing symptoms that impact their everyday lives, offering tailored treatments that help them feel like themselves again. Wild and Well with Dr Hilary Claire is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, optimal health for women, postpartum recovery, and children’s wellness. We explore everything from gut health to pregnancy, functional health for women and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood while creating a foundation for lifelong wellness.