S2 E1: Reclaiming Hormone Balance Through BHRT
Could Your Hormones Be Out of Balance?
Episode 1
Rooted and Rising Season Two — Hormones, Health & Finding Your Way Back to Feeling Like Yourself
What happens when changes in your hormones start affecting your sleep, mood, energy, body, and the way you feel day to day?
Kaitlyn Kenealy, Kelly Hall, and Deanne Mueller kick off season two of Rooted and Rising with a conversation about hormones, health, and what it can look like to feel like yourself again.
In this episode, they explore bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and the role it can play within a whole-person approach to wellness. They discuss how hormonal changes can affect sleep, mood, energy, cognition, libido, and body composition, while also looking at the bigger picture — including stress, nutrition, thyroid health, insulin resistance, and chronic disease.
Deanne explains what bioidentical hormones are, the different ways they can be delivered, and the hormones commonly used in BHRT, including estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. The group also discusses how symptoms, comprehensive lab work, and ongoing monitoring help create a more individualized approach to care.
From candid conversations about symptoms and stigma to common BHRT myths and risk considerations, this episode emphasizes that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to hormone health.
BHRT can be one tool within a larger wellness journey — alongside nutrition, movement, mental health support, and other personalized care.
If something feels off, you don’t have to simply accept it as your new normal. Start by asking questions, learning more, and finding care that looks at the whole picture.
Conversation Timestamps
00:00 Welcome/Intro
02:02 Not Feeling Yourself
04:16 What Is BHRT
05:49 Delivery Options
07:34 Key Hormones Used
08:36 Age And Eligibility
09:50 Labs And Screening
10:58 Common Symptoms
14:14 Libido And Vaginal Health
15:54 Body Composition Changes
18:25 Whole Person Approach
19:26 Hormones Vs Mental Health
20:47 Who BHRT Is For
22:46 Personalized BHRT Approach
23:22 Medical History Matters
24:38 Safety Risks And Screening
26:55 What First Visit Looks Like
29:54 Labs Symptoms And Context
31:12 Creams Consistency And Follow Up
34:16 Pellets Versus Daily Dosing
35:35 Whole Person Wellness Plan
39:43 Lifestyle Foundations First
41:54 Myth Busting Rapid Fire
43:20 Final Takeaways And Encouragement
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