You Good, Hormones?

Kelly Knox, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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Are your hormones acting up or straight-up ghosting you? Welcome to You Good, Hormones? — the podcast that’s here to help you feel seen, supported, and educated on all things hormone health. Hosted by a hormone-focused nurse practitioner and wellness expert, we’re digging into real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, BHRT, mental health, weight, energy, libido, and everything in between. Whether you’re tired of being told “you’re fine” or just want to stop crying during commercials — this one’s for you.

  1. 07/17/2025

    Episode 15: Q&A Your HRT + Hormone Health Questions, Answered

    We’ve made it to the Season 1 finale of You Good, Hormones? — and we’re closing it out with your most frequently asked questions. In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into the real-life questions you’ve sent in about hormone therapy, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, postpartum, birth control, testosterone, lab testing, and more. This episode is packed with clarity, nuance, and practical takeaways for every stage of womanhood. I'll be back in the fall for season 2 where we'll continuing diving in! If you're in DE or MD and want to work with me - visit www.offcoastwellness.com to book a consultation or a free discovery call IG: @offcoastwellness / @yourhormoneNP FB: Off Coast Wellness TikTok: @yourhormoneNP

    44 min

  2. 07/09/2025

    Episode 14: Perimenopause, Menopause, Postmenopause — What Stage Am I In?

    Confused about where you are in your hormone journey? You’re not alone — and no, it’s not always obvious. In this episode, we’re breaking down the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause so you can understand what your body is actually going through. This episode is your permission slip to stop second-guessing your symptoms and start taking action — wherever you are in the journey. Next week is Episode 15 — our Season One finale! It’ll be a special Q&A episode where I’ll be answering YOUR questions. Have something you’ve been wanting to ask about hormones, hormoen therapy, weight gain, testing, nutrition, mental health, or any of the topics we’ve covered this season? 📩 Send your question by email (info@offcoastwellness.com) or DM me on social media, and I’ll cover as much as I can! If you're in DE or MD and want to book a discovery call or initial consult, visit www.offcoastwellness.com  Facebook: Off Coast Wellness IG: @offcoastwellness AND @yourhormoneNP TikTok: @yourhormoneNP

    12 min

  3. 06/25/2025

    Episode 13: What I’d tell My 35-Year-Old Self About Hormones – If I didn’t know what I know

    What I’d Tell My 35-Year-Old Self About Hormones — If I Didn’t Know What I Know (Why Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — and Why Sooner is Better When It Comes to Prevention) In this week’s episode of You Good, Hormones?, I’m sharing exactly what I’d want to tell my 35-year-old self — and any woman in her 30s or 40s — about hormones, perimenopause, and prevention. If you are in DE or MD and want to book a free discovery call or consultation: www.offcoastwellness.com Facebook: Off Coast Wellness IG: @offcoastwellness AND @yourhormonenp TikTok: @yourhormoneNP Resources & Mentions: The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)Manson JE et al. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Long-term Health Outcomes. JAMA. 2017.Stuenkel CA et al. Treatment of Symptoms of Menopause: Endocrine Society Guidelines. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015.Thurston RC et al. Vasomotor Symptoms and Cardiovascular Risk. J Womens Health. 2018.Learn more or work with us: offcoastwellness.com Follow @offcoastwellness on Instagram

    10 min

  4. 06/18/2025

    Episode 12: Menopause Isn’t a Diagnosis — It’s a Wake-Up Call

    Menopause Isn’t a Diagnosis — It’s a Wake-Up Call How Hormone Shifts Reveal What Your Body’s Been Compensating For & Why HRT is Prevention, Not Just Symptom Management In this episode, we’re reframing menopause — not as an illness, but as an opportunity.  We’ll dive into: What menopause really is (and what it isn’t)The science behind hot flashes, joint pain, and brain fogHow hormone loss affects cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, and inflammationThe connection between estrogen and autoimmune diseaseWhy perimenopause is the ideal time to actHow to approach hormone support from a prevention-first lensWhether you’re navigating symptoms or thinking long-term, this episode breaks down the why behind what you’re feeling — and empowers you to take the next right step for your health. If you are in DE or MD and would like to dive into a discovery call or consultation you can book at www.offcoastwellness.com or call/text our office Facebook/IG: @offcoastwellness / @yourhormoneNP Tiktok: @yourhormoneNP Resources Mentioned: Thurston RC, et al. Vasomotor symptoms and cardiovascular disease risk. J Womens Health. 2018.Manson JE, et al. Menopausal hormone therapy and long-term health outcomes. JAMA. 2017.Stuenkel CA, et al. Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause: Endocrine Society Clinical Guidelines. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015.Santoro N, et al. The menopausal transition and cardiovascular risk. Endocr Rev. 2020.Faubion SS, et al. Hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors. Menopause. 2022.The North American Menopause Society (NAMS): www.menopause.orgDr. Avrum Bluming, Estrogen Matters (book)

    9 min

  5. 06/12/2025

    Episode 11: Why You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause — And What to Do About It

    Struggling with belly fat, bloating, or weight gain that wasn't a problem a few years ago? This week, I’m unpacking exactly what’s going on with your body in perimenopause and menopause that’s making weight loss feel impossible… and how to actually shift that. We’re breaking down: What’s really going on with your hormones and metabolismWhy visceral fat increases (and why it matters)The role of insulin resistance, cortisol, and muscle lossWhy "eat less, move more" is outdated advice — and what to do insteadThe science-backed ways to actually support fat loss in midlife (hint: it's not starvation)Plus: I’m talking about the real role of HRT, protein, strength training, supplements, and nutrition — and how to stop fighting your body and start working with it. This one’s part education, part myth-busting, and all about helping you feel better, get stronger, and finally understand what your body is doing — and why it’s not your fault. To book an appointment if you're in DE or MD visit: www.offcoastwellness.com or call/text 302-947-8388 IG/FB: @offcoastwellness / @yourhormoneNP TikTok: @yourhormoneNP Fullscript Link for Supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/offcoastwellness/store-start Referenced Research & Resources: Visceral Fat & Estrogen Decline:Lizcano F, Guzmán G. Estrogen deficiency and the origin of obesity during menopause. BioMed Res Int. 2014. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/757461Insulin Resistance & Menopause:Carr MC. The emergence of the metabolic syndrome with menopause. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2003-030242Cortisol & Adrenal Compensation:Prior JC. Progesterone for symptomatic perimenopause treatment. Endocrine. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-018-1722-4Creatine for Midlife Women:Forbes SC et al. Effects of creatine supplementation on brain function and health. Nutrients. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030875Vitamin D & K2 Synergy for Bone Health:Karp JK et al. Vitamin K2: a neglected player in bone health? Front Endocrinol. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.928556Berberine and Blood Sugar:Dong H et al. Berberine in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/591654Myo-Inositol & PCOS/Insulin Resistance:Unfer V et al. Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in PCOS: a review. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012. https://doi.org/10.3109/09513590.2011.650660Menopause Muscle Loss & Resistance Training:Maltais ML et al. Sarcopenia, muscle function, and resistance training in older women. J Aging Res. 2010. https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/569830

    17 min

  6. 06/04/2025

    Episode 10: Hormones & Mental Health

    Hormones don’t just affect your period, fertility, or hot flashes. They deeply impact your mood, motivation, mental clarity, and resilience. In this episode, we dive into how hormonal changes — from PMS to perimenopause — can influence anxiety, depression, irritability, and more. We'll talk about: How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABAWhy so many women are prescribed SSRIs when what they may need is hormone evaluation and supportThe mental health toll of hormonal transitions like PMS, PMDD, PCOS, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopauseThe difference between treating symptoms with medications vs. getting to the root causeTreatment options, including progesterone, estradiol, and testosterone — and how they can support mood and cognitionHow to advocate for testing and treatment if you’re feeling dismissed or gaslit about your symptomsWhether you're 25 or 55, this episode gives you the language, validation, and information to take control of your mental and hormonal health. Resources & References: ACOG: Mental Health Conditions Common in PerimenopauseJAMA Psychiatry (2020): SSRI Prescriptions in Midlife WomenNIH: Hormones and Mood in WomenVHA (2024): HRT and Suicide Risk Reduction in Midlife WomenEndocrine Society: Hormones and Mental HealthThe Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation ResearchPostpartum Support InternationalPMDD: IAPMD - International Association for Premenstrual DisordersWant to connect? Book a Free Discovery Call or Consult if you're in DE or MD at www.offcoastwellness.comIG, FB, TikTok: @offcoastwellness

    12 min

  7. 06/04/2025

    BONUS EPISODE! Infertility Is Not a Mindset: A Response to Wellness Bullsh*t

    BONUS EPISODE! After a recent podcast episode featuring Lauryn Bosstick and her guest Shannon went viral for all the wrong reasons, I knew I had to sit down and talk about it — not just to respond, but to educate, advocate, and support the women who deserve better. We’re breaking down: Why positivity does not cure infertilityThe harm in suggesting mindset is the root of fertility strugglesWhy raw milk in pregnancy is a real, evidence-based riskHer wild comparison to cavemen and maternal “intuition” (including a reality check on Paleolithic life expectancy)A deeper look at hormones, ovulation, and actual fertility physiologyWhat to do if you’re struggling to conceive — and how fertility specialists helpWhy women who are doing everything right need compassion, not condescensionAnd how to hold space for others, even if you’ve personally been blessedThis episode is passionate, explicit, and deeply honest — because women navigating fertility deserve real information, real support, and real respect.

    10 min

  8. 05/28/2025

    Episode 8: PCOS: Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood, and More Than Just a Period Problem

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common yet misunderstood hormonal conditions in women — and chances are, if you’ve been diagnosed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed altogether… you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down: What PCOS actually is — and what it isn’tHow the diagnosis is madeWhy insulin resistance is the most under-addressed root causeWhat your LH:FSH ratio and progesterone levels revealThe real risks of untreated PCOS: metabolic syndrome, NAFLD, heart disease, and moreWhy birth control can help symptoms but doesn’t fix the rootHow to approach treatment beyond prescriptions — and build a real planAnd yes — why you can have PCOS even if your labs are “normal”In DE or MD? Book a free 15 minute discovery call: www.offcoastwellness.com TikTok, IG & FB: @offcoastwellness Resources:  https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnosed  https://www.nichd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pubs/Documents/PCOS_Factsheet.pdf  https://pcosaa.org  https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/90/7/3867/2836642  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1179558120913035  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076019302110  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7094182/  https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hep.30986  https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7827-6-38  https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/41/4/538/5826467  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cen.13398

    12 min
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Are your hormones acting up or straight-up ghosting you? Welcome to You Good, Hormones? — the podcast that’s here to help you feel seen, supported, and educated on all things hormone health. Hosted by a hormone-focused nurse practitioner and wellness expert, we’re digging into real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, BHRT, mental health, weight, energy, libido, and everything in between. Whether you’re tired of being told “you’re fine” or just want to stop crying during commercials — this one’s for you.

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    Kelly Knox, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
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