Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What my doctor didn't tell me about HRT: my honest perimenopause update on gut issues, hormone changes, and how strength training fits into all of it.
In this video I'm sharing a real update on my HRT journey, including the gut symptoms nobody warned me about, what's actually shifted since starting hormone therapy, and how I'm adapting my workouts to support my body through perimenopause instead of pushing against it.
If you're in perimenopause, thinking about HRT, or just feel like your doctor left out half the story, this one's for you.
Subscribe for more honest perimenopause, hormone health, and midlife wellness content.
#HRT #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #GutHealth
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PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
💛 The Self Love Reset → charlenetown.com/self-love-reset
A 2 week (10 day) journey to help you break free from all-or-nothing thinking and finally feel at home in your body. Each day includes guided visualizations, meditations, and EFT tapping, plus daily yoga and pilates workouts and journal prompts to help you shift your self concept and become the woman you're working toward. No extremes, no starting over every Monday, just real, sustainable change.
🌿 The 3-2-1 Challenge → charlenetown.myflodesk.com/321challenge
An 8 week progressive overload strength training program built for the busy woman. Workouts are 30 minutes or less, with warm up and cool down videos and demo videos so you always know what to do. Do it with or without weights, at the gym, at home, or even on vacation. This is about bringing movement into your everyday life, not adding one more thing to dread.
🍽️ Empower Your Plate: High Protein Recipe eBook → charlenetown.myflodesk.com/empoweryourplaterecipebook
Craving meals that keep you full, energized, and satisfied, without a single "diet" recipe in sight? This eBook is packed with high protein recipes made for real life, real hunger, and real women who are done punishing their bodies to feel good.
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Health & Mindset Coaching, Delicious Recipes & SO MUCH MORE!! 👇🏼
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you new content each week!
DISCLAIMER: This video was not in any way sponsored.
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00:00 Let's Catch Up: What's Really Been Going On
02:24 My Gut Symptoms on HRT (Is It My Estradiol Patch?)
08:37 The Strength Workout That Sent Me Into a Flare (And What I'm Changing)
10:54 Gut Healing Lunch: Bone Broth, Rice & Chicken
12:28 Intrusive Thoughts in Perimenopause: You're Not Alone
14:59 Easy Gut-Friendly Smoothie: Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
15:31 Strength Training for Nervous System Regulation
17:22 Final Thoughts: Small Steps Over Perfection
What my doctor didn't tell me about HRT: my honest perimenopause update on gut issues, hormone changes, and how strength training fits into all of it.
In this video I'm sharing a real update on my HRT journey, including the gut symptoms nobody warned me about, what's actually shifted since starting hormone therapy, and how I'm adapting my workouts to support my body through perimenopause instead of pushing against it.
If you're in perimenopause, thinking about HRT, or just feel like your doctor left out half the story, this one's for you.
Subscribe for more honest perimenopause, hormone health, and midlife wellness content.
#HRT #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #GutHealth
♥
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
💛 The Self Love Reset → charlenetown.com/self-love-reset
A 2 week (10 day) journey to help you break free from all-or-nothing thinking and finally feel at home in your body. Each day includes guided visualizations, meditations, and EFT tapping, plus daily yoga and pilates workouts and journal prompts to help you shift your self concept and become the woman you're working toward. No extremes, no starting over every Monday, just real, sustainable change.
🌿 The 3-2-1 Challenge → charlenetown.myflodesk.com/321challenge
An 8 week progressive overload strength training program built for the busy woman. Workouts are 30 minutes or less, with warm up and cool down videos and demo videos so you always know what to do. Do it with or without weights, at the gym, at home, or even on vacation. This is about bringing movement into your everyday life, not adding one more thing to dread.
🍽️ Empower Your Plate: High Protein Recipe eBook → charlenetown.myflodesk.com/empoweryourplaterecipebook
Craving meals that keep you full, energized, and satisfied, without a single "diet" recipe in sight? This eBook is packed with high protein recipes made for real life, real hunger, and real women who are done punishing their bodies to feel good.
♥
RELATED VIDEOS:
♥
FOLLOW ME ON:
INSTAGRAM - @charlenetown_
instagram.com/charlenetown_
LIKEtoKNOW.it page
https://www.liketoknow.it/stylebychar
Health & Mindset Coaching, Delicious Recipes & SO MUCH MORE!! 👇🏼
charlenetown.com
♥
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you new content each week!
DISCLAIMER: This video was not in any way sponsored.
♥
00:00 Let's Catch Up: What's Really Been Going On
02:24 My Gut Symptoms on HRT (Is It My Estradiol Patch?)
08:37 The Strength Workout That Sent Me Into a Flare (And What I'm Changing)
10:54 Gut Healing Lunch: Bone Broth, Rice & Chicken
12:28 Intrusive Thoughts in Perimenopause: You're Not Alone
14:59 Easy Gut-Friendly Smoothie: Strawberry Banana Protein Shake
15:31 Strength Training for Nervous System Regulation
17:22 Final Thoughts: Small Steps Over Perfection
