Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 138:
Empowering women through hormonal education
Hearing lots about changing hormones in midlife and menopause but feeling a little lost with what it all means?
“We’ve been taught to think a prescription is the only solution—but there’s a whole other approach to feeling better. One that doesn’t rush to fix symptoms, but instead looks at the whole picture. When we understand what’s really going on in our bodies, we can take back control, feel empowered, and start making changes that actually last.”
— Nicola Farndell
“We often think midlife symptoms are purely down to declining oestrogen, but what’s really happening might be much deeper. If your body is constantly producing cortisol to manage stress, it simply can’t prioritise making oestrogen. That’s why so many women feel worse during high-stress periods—your hormones are literally being hijacked by your stress response.”
— Victoria Wright
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
This week on Women’s Health Unwrapped, I’m joined by Functional Medicine Practitioner Victoria Wright for an enlightening chat about hormonal health, especially the roles of oestrogen, cortisol, and even cholesterol (yes, really). We break down what’s actually going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause, and why the symptoms you’re experiencing might not just be about “low oestrogen.”
We talk about how these hormones interact, how chronic stress can throw everything off balance, and why taking a step back to look at the whole picture is so important. Victoria also shares why a functional medicine perspective—one that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms—is the missing link for many women in midlife. We both agree: education, empowerment and prevention should be at the heart of women’s healthcare.
You’ll also hear us dive into:
The hormone hierarchy and why cortisol might be stealing the spotlight from oestrogen.
What cholesterol really does in your body (hint: it’s not the enemy).
Why sleep, food, and managing stress matter more than ever in midlife.
The difference between conventional healthcare and a functional approach.
How to advocate for yourself when you feel dismissed or overwhelmed.
Understanding hormonal health is crucial for women for informed health choices.
Women often approach menopause with a prescription mindset.
Taking responsibility for health leads to empowerment.
About Victoria Wright:
Victoria offers evidenced-based, natural health care for all stages of women’s hormone health. This covers everything from stress management, period and fertility issues to menopause and post-cancer care.
Her mission is to redefine women’s healthcare. Functional and herbal medicine allow individualised, patient-centred care. Instead of focusing on the traditional disease-centred approach, using her 15 years’ experience she helps to identify and treat the root causes.
A trained wellness coach applying compassionate coaching, bringing together academic training in contemplative psychology together with 20 years of meditation experience, cognitive and motivational coaching techniques. She is also a big science geek, keeping up to date with the latest scientific research.
Connect with Victoria:
Watch Victoria’s FREE Everything you need to know about hormones webinar
Feeling overwhelmed by hormonal chaos?
Let’s bring some calm to the confusion.
If your midlife symptoms feel unpredictable, and you’re stuck wondering whether it’s your hormones, your stress levels, or something else entirely, you’re not alone. And you absolutely don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
In my free menopause guide, you’ll discover simple, proven tools to support your body in midlife. I’ll show you how to balance your energy, improve your sleep, reduce stress, and feel more in tune with what your body needs right now.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just 10 practical ways to start feeling more like you again — without needing another prescription.
Download your free guide:
‘10 Ways to Feel Good Again: Your Perimenopausal Revival Guide’
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I just thought I had to fight through menopause and didn’t realise
I could actually support myself to feel great!”
If you want to thrive through and beyond menopause to live a great life listen, rate and review the show to support more women — just like you — to take control of their menopause, reduce overwhelm and know how to build confidence in menopause. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”
If you haven’t done so already, follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn for more inspiration, ideas and support to take control of your health and thrive in midlife and menopause!