About this episode
Perimenopause symptoms, parenting challenges, and hormone health are front and center as we kick off Season 16 of The 'Doctor Mom' Podcast. In this solo episode, Steph opens up about what she's doing to support her body and mind during the early stages of perimenopause. She also shares honest reflections on parenting during summer chaos, transitioning her son to contact lenses, and navigating speech therapy. You'll also get a sneak peek into the exciting guest interviews coming this season, including post-antibiotic healing in kids, oral health and dental devices, and GLP-1s for women's health. Plus, an update on Elana's maternity leave and when you'll hear her birth story. This behind-the-scenes episode is packed with both practical tips and vulnerable shares. Topics Covered In This Episode: Signs of early perimenopause and hormone testing Summer survival tips for working moms Elana's maternity leave and birth story updates Navigating contact lenses and speech therapy for kids Season 16 expert lineup sneak peek Shownotes: Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves. Listen to today's episode on our website This Episode's Sponsors Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get st