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/4ai0Xwg⁠Listen 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 ShepherdWebsite: ⁠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 partnersA-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/4kek1ij⁠AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD⁠AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4a3Duze⁠BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa⁠BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV⁠CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC⁠COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eULUKp⁠GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/48QJJrk⁠GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9⁠GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4obIFDC⁠H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg⁠HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: ⁠https://bit.ly/41HJg6S⁠PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn⁠RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: ⁠https://bit.ly/44fFza0⁠SNOOZE: LET’S GET TO SLEEP!: ⁠https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V⁠WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: ⁠https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW⁠Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST:YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8⁠Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RQftU0⁠Connect with Gary BreckaInstagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs⁠TikTok: ⁠https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo⁠X: ⁠https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf⁠Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/464VA1H⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2⁠Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU⁠Merch: ⁠https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1⁠Newsletter: ⁠https://bit.ly/47ejrws⁠Ask Gary: ⁠https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG⁠TimestampsDisclaimer: 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