Episode #23 The Menopause Lie You’ve Been Sold (And What Actually Works)

We’ve been sold a version of perimenopause and menopause that’s all hot flushes, mood swings, and hormone replacements. But what if that’s not the full story?

In this powerful episode of What’s My Body Telling Me?, Dr. Anthea Todd is joined by Nat Kringoudis—Chinese medicine practitioner, author, hormone expert, and mum—to unravel the real root causes of hormonal chaos in your 30s, 40s, and beyond.

Nat shares what’s actually normal (and what’s not), why symptoms like heavy periods and ovulation pain are skyrocketing, and how stress, modern living, and overlooked fundamentals are silently driving hormone imbalances.

This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about power. And reclaiming yours starts with understanding your cycle, your symptoms, and what your body needs to transition with clarity, ease, and confidence.

You’ll Hear About:

• Why your period might be getting heavier in your 30s (and what to do)

• How to spot the difference between common and normal symptoms

• Why progesterone crashes before estrogen—and what that means for you

• The 3 hormone balancing systems Nat fixes first (gut, liver, bowels)

• Why your nervous system matters more than you think

• What testing can (and can’t) tell you

• How to approach perimenopause with confidence instead of dread

• The real reason HRT is not one-size-fits-all

• What to ask your mum or grandma about their transition—and why it matters

“Your body isn’t broken. It’s just responding to the environment you put it in.” — Nat Kringoudis

If you’re 35+, feeling overwhelmed by your symptoms, and wondering if this is “just how it is now”—this episode is for you.

Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.