Ep. 483 Menopause, Mood & Inflammation Insights with Dr. Aaron Hartman

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

I am delighted to have Dr. Aaron Hartman, the founder of Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine, joining me today as my very first guest in my podcast studio! In our conversation, we dive into the common mood issues women experience during perimenopause and menopause. We explore the immune and inflammatory impact of hormonal changes, the role of protein and key supplements, and the importance of comprehensive nutritional support in preventing chronic disease. Dr. Hartman also highlights the effects of hormone fluctuations, stress, and nutrient deficiencies, as well as the importance of gut health, hormone optimization, and personalized treatment plans in addressing chronic inflammation, trauma, and environmental factors such as mold. This conversation with Dr. Aaron Hartman is full of insight, wisdom, and practical guidance that every middle-aged woman deserves to hear. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How societal expectations exacerbate women’s stress and mood issues Dr. Hartman shares his foundational approach to hormone optimization. The value of breath work for managing dysautonomia and trauma Environmental mold and mycotoxins, and their impact on our health The link between Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders Immune system changes menopausal women experience and the protective benefits of estrogen How protein is essential for proper immune functioning, and the benefits of supplementing with whey protein and collagen Addressing inflammation to help women avoid heart disease and cancer Trace minerals in bone broth and benefits to menopausal women maintaining optimal health Potential impact of long-term fasting and low-calorie diets on appetite and overall health Bio: Dr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. They went from specialist to specialist and, even as a physician, he felt let down & confused. His daughter's health struggles forced him to confront an uncomfortable realization: Our current healthcare system doesn't have all the answers. His wife, however, refused to give up hope. She ultimately pointed him to functional medicine. His daughter & other two kids began to thrive. After years in family practice, he felt called to make a dramatic shift. He now helps patients identify leverage points in key areas of their lifestyle & health that harness their body's remarkable power to heal and begin living the vibrant life they deserve. He has become the go-to doctor for difficult and complex cases in central Virginia. As a clinical researcher, Dr. Hartman has been involved with over 70 clinical studies. He is the founder of the Virginia Research Center and currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the VCU School of Medicine. In 2016, he founded Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Aaron Hartman Richmond Integrative and Functional Medicine Made for Health Podcast YouTube Channel

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:32.5	Well, Dr. Hartman, such a pleasure to have you as a first in-person podcast guests. I'm super excited to be here
0:39.4	in your amazing podcast studio. Thank you. Thank you. And we were talking before we started recording
0:44.5	about some of the anomalies that you have the opportunity to see. And I think as a triple board
0:51.1	certified physician, you are in a very unique perspective to see not only common
0:56.6	issues that your patients experience, but also some of these anomalies, these things that maybe
1:01.1	some of us saw in a book during our training. Yes, back when we were in training, we saw things
1:05.7	in books. Nowadays, everything is online. You know, in terms of working with middle-aged women, which I know that you
1:12.9	work with quite a few, and I have publicly disclosed that you are also my personal physician,
1:18.2	I know that there's a lot of focus on this bi-directional relationship between our gut and our
1:23.3	brain. And when we're speaking specifically to the microbiome and the changes that are occurring in
1:29.9	women's bodies as they are navigating perimenopause and menopause, how commonly are you seeing
1:36.2	mood issues, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsiveness that kind of get triggered at this stage of
1:43.6	life when their bodies are having
1:45.1	fluctuating sex hormones and other types of issues that can go on.
1:49.6	I mean, it's more common than not.
1:51.8	I mean, I was 80% of the time maybe it's a part of the story.
1:56.2	The way I explained a lot of people is, you know, if you're a female, you've raised kids,
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