May 29, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Women’s Hormones: Use Science to Reset Your Body, Balance Mood, & Feel Amazing
The Mel Robbins PodcastAbout this episode
Today’s episode is your ultimate guide to fixing your hormones at any age—and it’s a MUST listen for every woman in your life. If you’re tired, bloated, gaining weight in places you never used to, struggling with thinning hair, acne, brain fog, low sex drive, mood swings, PMS, painful periods — this is not how it has to be. Mel sits down with top OB-GYN and hormone expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD to unpack the science of women’s hormones in a way you’ve never heard before. Whether you’re in your 20s and dealing with irregular cycles and PMS, or in your 40s and 50s navigating perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Shepherd breaks down exactly what’s going on in your body—and how to get it back in balance. You’ll learn: -The signs of hormone imbalance and how to fix it -The surprising ways hormone shifts mess up your skin, cause weight gain, disrupt your sleep, and more -The best foods to support your hormones (and the ones to cut back on) -How to stop hair thinning and hormonal acne -Why your skin starts to sag and what you can do to restore collagen -What happens when you stop birth control—and how long it takes your body to reset -Everything you need to know about PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid disease, and more This is your science-backed step by step guide to balancing your hormones for health, happiness, and longevity. Whether you’re 25 or 65, you’ll finally learn how to work with your body, instead of against it, to feel your absolute best. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.