Midlife Hormone Shifts: Why You Feel “Off” in Perimenopause

Perimenopause can feel like a slow unraveling. You’re waking up at 3 a.m. Your anxiety feels new. Your periods are changing. Your skin, your sleep, your stress tolerance — all different. And yet, you’re told your labs are “normal.” In this episode of The SEAM Podcast, Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Gusty Swift to talk honestly about midlife hormone shifts and why so many women feel dismissed during this stage of life. Instead of prescribing for symptoms alone, Dr. Swift explains her root-cause approach — looking at the thyroid, adrenals, and ovaries as an interconnected system, and addressing the nervous system as a key driver of perimenopausal change. Welcome to The SEAM Podcast, your definitive resource for transformative insights into women's medicine, preventive health, and women's health, brought to you by The Lynne Cohen Foundation. Hosted by Amy Cohen Epstein, each episode is a journey into vital topics like sun safety, body positivity, and the latest advancements in medicine, empowering you to take charge of your health and wellness. #womenshealth #cancerprevention #breastcancer #healthandwellness #lynnecohenfoundation #health