1096. Stop the Hormone SPIRAL: How to Eat, Sleep & Rebalance Naturally (Especially in Perimenopause)

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! This week’s episode is packed with wellness gold, especially for those of us navigating hormonal shifts, energy crashes, and modern health myths. Maria and Dr. Alison get real about the hidden disruptors that could be wreaking havoc on your hormones—yes, even that innocent energy drink or late-night scroll might be doing more harm than you think. From perimenopause signs we’re not taught to look for, to the surprising sleep and nutrition patterns that support your cycle. We also talk about emotional regulation, how to read your body’s signals (before it screams for help), and the easy swaps that can get your nervous system back on track. It’s not about fear—it’s about empowerment. And once you know better, you feel better. This one’s packed with aha moments, practical tips, and the reminder we ALL need: your body is always trying to communicate with you. Let’s stop ignoring the signs and start healing! -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi code: SQUAD EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Join the In-Person Heal Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/stay/events/heal-retreat-with-maria-menounos/?location=lenox HEADLINES & EPISODE RESOURCES: M&M Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ7uw3zy1Zr/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Black Olives Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/black-olives Perimenopause & ADHD Article: https://www.additudemag.com/perimenopause-treatment-low-estrogen-symptoms-adhd/ Energy Drink Articles: https://people.com/common-energy-drink-ingredient-linked-to-blood-cancer-11735858 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/taurine/faq-20058177 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09018-7#Abs1 https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/a-downside-of-taurine-it-drives-leukemia-growth https://journals.lww.com/cancerjournal/fulltext/2015/11020/effect_of_taurine_on_attenuating.35.aspx ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	Okay, guys, I know it's only June, but I think it's never too early to get ahead with back-to-school
0:04.8	shopping. And Macy's has one of the best kids' section. Trust me, I recently picked up some really
0:10.1	cute dresses and clothes for Athena. She's growing way too fast. I feel like I'm always buying clothes,
0:15.4	but I'm thankful I can always count on Macy's for the cutest stuff, whether it's little jeans from Levi's or Tommy Hillfigure
0:21.7	outfits, whatever it is. Here's a tip, buy a size up and just save them until September.
0:26.2	Trust me, you'll be glad you got ahead of everyone else. So shop all things back to school in store
0:30.0	or at Macy's.com.
0:34.1	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:39.0	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menounos, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:46.5	Heel Squad by Maria Menunos, your life improvement series starts now.
0:51.8	Hello, hello, Hill Squad. We are back and we have an incredible chat lined up with
0:56.8	my naturopathic doctor. You all know as Dr. Allison here with me today to set you up for a
1:02.9	brand new week. P.S. Don't forget to sign up to be a Heel Squad member on Patreon. Not only do
1:08.1	you get ad-free episodes, you get exclusive heel events that we do every
1:12.1	month, which is so fun, bonus content and gifts. And there's a big, big, big one coming up.
1:18.1	I've linked how to get access in the show notes today below. But today, Dr. Allison and I are going to be
1:23.6	chatting all things perimenopause. Woo-hoo. So exciting. I was looking at some
1:29.1	symptoms today and I go, oh, wow. That's why I can't remember shit. Anyway, we are going to
1:36.6	talk about some of those symptoms and some tips to help combat them naturally. We've also got
1:41.3	some health headlines like the blood cancer ingredient found
1:44.4	in a very popular energy drink. More than likely you got this in your fridge, but first,
1:50.0	the way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us.
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