# Navigating "Life Hormones" Through Supplementation & Lifestyle with Dr. Felice Gersh

An episode of [Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1503897906), 25 Sep 2023, 1 h 20 min.

Audio: https://media.transistor.fm/fddb3529/207956de.mp3

Dr. Mindy is joined by the remarkable Dr. Felice Gersh, a practicing integrative OB-GYN, to delve deep into the intricate world of hormones. Dr. Gersh is a true rarity, advocating an integrative approach to women's health, and she's here to discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), bioidenticals, and the essential role lifestyle changes play in hormonal balance. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep198/. Felice Gersh, M.D. has degrees from Princeton University and the University of Southern California School of Medicine and is fellowship-trained in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona School of Medicine. She is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Felice Gersh, M.D. is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know. She has also had numerous scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

## Chapters

- 0:02 Dr. Felice Gersh - A Rare Gem in Hormonal Discussions
- 3:32 Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Health Journey
- 9:08 Normal Age Range for Menopause and its Impact on Aging
- 14:12 Markers for Ovarian Aging and Insufficient Hormone Production
- 20:28 The Perimenopausal Pregnancy Phenomenon
- 30:40 The Neurochemical Impacts of Menopause and Estradiol
- 35:08 Estradiol's Role in Circadian Rhythm and Immune Function
- 38:38 Helping Women Navigate the Loss of Estradiol in Menopause
- 42:15 Optimal Dosing of Hormone Replacement Therapy
- 50:11 Lifestyle Match for Hormone Replacement Therapy
- 53:20 Phytoestrogens and the Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
- 56:25 The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Overall Health
- 1:00:31 The benefits and considerations of different types of exercise
- 1:04:04 The need for a holistic approach to menopause
- 1:07:56 The modern experience of menopause
- 1:11:56 Redesigning Life in the Menopausal Years
- 1:13:17 The Importance of Ending Women's Suffering

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