80: Navigating Perimenopause and Complex Chronic Illness with Dr. Jessica Drummond [Interviewed by Marnie Glavin]

“Perimenopause can amplify and unmask complex chronic illnesses that were hiding in the background.” – Dr. Jessica DrummondWhen we skip the chronic illness conversation with our midlife clients and patients and go straight to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), we miss helping women feel fully well and stay well into their later years. While HRT can be an important tool, it’s not the whole story.For the majority of women, the perimenopause transition overlaps with complex chronic illnesses like endometriosis, autoimmune disease, or long COVID, that can flare or appear for the first time in midlife. If we only address hormones, we miss the root causes of symptoms. These women need more than quick fixes and generic protocols. They need skilled providers who can integrate functional nutrition, nervous system regulation, personalized coaching, and chronic illness management into a holistic care plan.In this episode, we’re doing things a little differently. I’m being interviewed by my friend, Marnie Glavin of Pelvic Health Support, to discuss why midlife is such an important time for us as women's health and wellness practitioners, the intersection between perimenopause and chronic illness, how we can help clients to develop their longevity plan, the tools and skills required to support this underserved population, and how we can empower women going through the transition.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!---Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/navigating-perimenopause-and-complex-chronic-illness-with-dr-jessica-drummond-interviewed-by-marnie-glavin/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

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Welcome to the Integrative Women's Health Podcast with Jessica Drummond, your go-to resource for cutting-edge insights into women's health and wellness. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBHWC, a renowned expert with over two decades of experience in pelvic health and clinical nutrition, this podcast is designed for health and wellness professionals specializing in pelvic health, fertility, perinatal, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, and overall wellness. The "Integrative Women's Health Podcast" offers a unique blend of content formats to enrich your practice and knowledge. Expect enlightening interviews with innovative professionals in women's health, engaging conversations with students and graduates from The Integrative Women's Health Institute, insightful case studies with actual clients, and Dr. Drummond’s solo episodes on hot topics in integrative women's health practice. Our discussions will focus on the latest tools for supporting women's health, featuring functional nutrition, health coaching, exercise, sleep, and other therapeutic strategies. Through our episodes, you'll learn how to empower your clients to heal from complex health issues using evidence-based approaches. Dr. Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, aims to provide practitioners with on-demand, evidence-driven continuing education. Our podcast mirrors this goal by offering valuable, practical information that you can apply in your practice. Stay connected and enhance your expertise in women's health by visiting our website, IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/), and following us on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/). Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and join us on this transformative journey in women's health.