253. Dr. Jessica Shepherd: On Menopause, HRT, and Longevity Tips for Women

Most women spend years dismissing their own symptoms: brain fog, frozen shoulder, mood crashes, vanishing libido, never realizing these aren’t signs of aging, they’re signals of a hormonal shift that begins nearly a decade before menopause hits. Today, I’m with board-certified OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd to dismantle the myths that have kept millions of women unnecessarily suffering, including the misrepresented WHI study that put hormone therapy off the table for a generation. CLICK HERE TO BECOME GARYS VIP!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg⁠ Listen to “The Hers Podcast” on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4shfwbQ⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/4doq3x2⁠ Get Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s book, “Generation M: Living Well in Perimenopause and Menopause” here: ⁠https://bit.ly/3NGDjmn⁠ Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Pf6ZHG⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/47La74k⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3NG17Xu⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/416VYLb⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/4ryjyeE⁠ X.com: ⁠https://bit.ly/4192QaQ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Nhrm6x⁠ Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/4kek1ij⁠ AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD⁠ AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4a3Duze⁠ BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa⁠ BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV⁠ CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC⁠ COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eULUKp⁠ GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/48QJJrk⁠ GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9⁠ GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4obIFDC⁠ H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg⁠ HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: ⁠https://bit.ly/41HJg6S⁠ PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn⁠ RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/44fFza0⁠ SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V⁠ WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: ⁠https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW⁠ Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8⁠ Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RQftU0⁠ Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo⁠ X: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/464VA1H⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2⁠ Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠ Merch: ⁠https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://bit.ly/47ejrws⁠ Ask Gary: ⁠https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG⁠ Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 04:20 Dr. Jessica Shepherd’s Background 08:03 Perimenopause: Earlier Than You Think 11:35 Early Signs of Menopause 15:24 Dutch Test and Hormone Replacement Therapy 24:06 Ideal Timeframe for Hormone Therapy 26:33 The Invisible Hormone Disruptors 27:23 The Caregiver Syndrome 28:35 Why Autoimmune Disease Targets Women 30:40 What Does a Healthy Immune System Look Like? 34:38 Blood Sugar Monitoring: HbA1c and CGM 41:50 How to Strengthen Women’s Immune System 47:42 Black Maternal Mortality and Systemic Health Gaps 57:23 Dr. Shepherd’s Message to the Administration 58:43 Role of AI in Healthcare 1:01:40 Generation M: The Book Every Woman Needs 1:03:39 Weight Training as a Longevity Non-Negotiable 1:06:10 Dr. Shepherd’s Morning Routine 1:08:13 Creatine for Muscle and Brain Health 1:12:28 Real-World Recovery: Movement, Nutrition, and Supplements 1:17:14 Connect with Dr. Shepherd 1:21:01 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human? Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices