{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693889950e4329eef0e62af0/693889a234867e026df23981?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rewriting the Hormone Script: Testosterone Therapy, Myths & Must-Knows","description":"<p>Join host Maha Corbett and guest Dr Jo Bruce – women's health GP and hormone expert – as they unpack the misunderstood hormone that’s making waves in the wellness world: testosterone.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>✓ Why women actually have more testosterone than oestrogen</p>\n<p>✓ What testosterone really does in the female body (hint: it’s not just about libido)</p>\n<p>✓ Low energy, brain fog and zero joy? Why testosterone might be the missing piece</p>\n<p>✓ How to know if testosterone therapy is right for you</p>\n<p>✓ The surprising link between hormones, mood, metabolism and muscle</p>\n<p>✓ What the science says (and doesn’t say) about side effects and long-term safety</p>\n<p>✓ Libido, relationships and the real reason it’s not “just in your head”</p>\n<p>✓ Why perimenopause is often misunderstood – and what to do about it</p>\n<p>✓ The questions to ask your doctor and how to prepare for your hormone check</p>\n<p>✓ Tracking your symptoms: how a simple diary can change everything</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Whether you're curious about hormone therapy, struggling with low libido or just feeling “off” – this honest and empowering chat arms you with the expert knowledge you need to advocate for your health and feel like you again.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Mentioned Resources:</p>\n<p>Healthy Hormones Symptom Score Sheet</p>\n<p>https://www.healthyhormones.au/</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Book: Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel</p>\n<p>https://www.estherperel.com/books</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>SWIISH:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.swiish.com/\">https://www.swiish.com/</a></p>\n<p>use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>FOLLOW:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/swiish/\">https://www.instagram.com/swiish/</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder\">https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett\">https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Guest:</p>\n<p>Dr Jo Bruce</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/myma_health/\">https://www.instagram.com/myma_health/</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>🎧 Episode Chapters</p>\n<p>00:00 – Testosterone: It’s Not Just for Men</p>\n<p>01:00 – Libido, Energy &amp; Feeling “Flat”: What Women Are Missing</p>\n<p>03:30 – What Testosterone Does in a Woman’s Body</p>\n<p>06:00 – Perimenopause, Mood &amp; Mental Health: It’s All Connected</p>\n<p>09:00 – Should You Consider Testosterone Therapy?</p>\n<p>11:00 – Side Effects &amp; What the Research Says</p>\n<p>13:30 – Weight Gain, Metabolism &amp; Muscle: What’s the Link?</p>\n<p>16:00 – Strong Not Skinny: Why Midlife Fitness Needs a Rethink</p>\n<p>17:00 – Mood, Libido &amp; the Brain: The Real Connection</p>\n<p>20:00 – Relationships, Re-partnering &amp; Sex Drive</p>\n<p>23:00 – Myths from Movies, Media &amp; Sex Ed</p>\n<p>25:00 – What Happens in a Hormone Appointment</p>\n<p>27:00 – Testing, Therapy &amp; What to Track</p>\n<p>30:00 – Journalling Your Symptoms &amp; When to Seek Help</p>\n<p>33:00 – Supporting Yourself Through the Chaos</p>\n<p>34:00 – Trust Your Gut: Final Words from Dr Jo</p>","author_name":"Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett"}