Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, and one of the leading voices helping women navigate the complex hormonal shifts of midlife. Through her clinical work, educational programs, and globally ranked podcast, Karen has helped thousands of women better understand their hormones, optimize their metabolism, and reclaim their health during perimenopause and menopause. Karen’s expertise focuses on bioidentical hormone therapy, thyroid health, metabolic health, and weight loss resistance in midlife women. She is known for translating complex hormone science into clear, practical strategies that women can actually apply in their lives. Her work in the hormone health space was shaped not only by years of study and clinical experience, but also by her own health challenges earlier in life. In her early 30s, after the birth of her daughter, Karen experienced a cascade of hormonal dysfunction including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, chronic migraines, insomnia, hypothyroidism, and severe hormonal imbalance. Despite following conventional advice — dieting, exercising, and counting calories — her health continued to decline. Frustrated by the lack of answers, Karen began a deep exploration into nutrition, hormone health, thyroid function, and the root causes of metabolic dysfunction. That search eventually led her to specialize in bioidentical hormone therapy and functional approaches to hormone balance. In her early 40s, Karen experienced premature ovarian failure and was pushed into early menopause. What initially felt like another health setback became a turning point in her professional mission. Determined to understand the hormonal changes women experience during midlife, she deepened her education through advanced certifications in hormone health, thyroid disorders, gut health, and metabolic physiology. Through her programs, hormone education, and clinical guidance, Karen helps women take back control of their health so they can feel strong, energized, and vibrant in midlife and beyond. Professional Credentials Certified Hormone Specialist Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach Program completion of "Prescribing Hormones for Menopause" Dr. Felice Gersh Program Completion of"The Rejuve is a line of pelvic health and whole body health supporting supplements that are helping women have a daily poogasm, eliminate leaks and prolapse symptoms, and keep their vulvovaginal tissues supple and resilient. Get your Rejeuve Supplements https://rejeuve.com/ and use code Podcast to save 10% off your first order. Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. ******************* I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff App You can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuff If you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoach On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/ On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoach On The Web www.vaginacoach.com Get your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here
