The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women’s health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what’s really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features:• Evidence-based hormone education• Expert interviews• Real-world HRT guidance• Midlife weight loss strategies• Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com

Quick Hits: Cracking the Genetic Code: Unlocking the Link Between Genetics, Hormones, Detox, Diets, Mood, and More

Apr 14, 2026

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Part 1: Women Have Been Lied To About Testosterone with Victoria Felkar

Apr 11, 2026

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Victoria Felkar, and we go where most conversations in women’s health simply don’t: anabolic steroids. Why has this topic been so misunderstood—and even feared—by women, especially in midlife? Are we lumping very different hormones into one “scary” category...

Quick Hits: The Hidden Role of Melatonin in Hormones, Aging, and Sleep with Deanna Minich

Apr 7, 2026

Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes.

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The Menopause Metabolic Storm: Why Estrogen Loss Makes Weight Gain So Hard to Escape

Apr 4, 2026

Are you ready for a true masterclass? In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into estrogen and metabolic health—and trust me, this one challenged even me. Is estrogen really making you gain weight, or is the real problem what happens when it drops? If you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly nothing works anymore,...

Quick Hits: From Breast Cancer to Bone Health: The Uncharted Territory of HRT & Chronic Diseases in Menopause with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth

Mar 31, 2026

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