Crown and Sage

Miguel & Veronica Contreras

  Crown and Sage is where SoCal soul meets real talk. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Miguel and Veronica, this San Diego-rooted podcast dives deep into the raw, the real, and the ridiculously beautiful sides of life. From marriage and parenting to real estate, entrepreneurship, mental health, and spiritual evolution — we’re talking about it all. Whether you're navigating love, launching a business, planning your next getaway, or simply trying to grow as a human, Crown and Sage is your  dose of wisdom, laughs, and local flavor.  Real conversations. Real marriage. Real life — Southern California style.  Launching June 27th. Subscribe and join the vibe.  Shining light on regular Human Beings doing Extraordinary things!

Episodes

  1. 09/05/2025

    EP 6: Menopause Myths, Hormone Therapy, and Women’s Health with Helen Stearns

    Menopause and perimenopause are often something women are told to simply “endure.” But what if thriving—not just surviving—was possible? In this empowering episode of Crown and Sage, host Veronica Contreras sits down with Helen Stearns, DNP, a dual board-certified nurse practitioner and certified menopause provider, to uncover the truth about women’s midlife health. You’ll learn:  ✅ The difference between “common” vs. “normal” symptoms  ✅ Why perimenopause can last up to 10 years—and how to navigate it  ✅ What to know about mood swings, brain fog, sleep disruption, libido changes & more  ✅ Hormone therapy (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone): myths vs. evidence  ✅ Estrogen’s role in heart and bone health  ✅ Safe, non-hormonal options for symptom relief  ✅ How men can better support the women in their lives Helen shares not only science-backed solutions but also a message of empowerment: menopause can be a season of strength, creativity, and transformation. 📌 Connect with Helen: helenstearnsdnp.com | IG: @helenstearnsdnp 💡 Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Heather Hirsch, Dr. Kelly Casperson, Dr. Corrine Menn, Laura LambeBooks: You Are Not Broken (Casperson), How to Menopause (Fadal), Unlock Your Menopause Type (Hirsch), The Menopause Brain (Mosconi), The New Menopause (Haver)👉 Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review if this episode resonates with you. #Menopause #Perimenopause #HormoneTherapy #WomensHealth #CrownAndSagePodcast

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  Crown and Sage is where SoCal soul meets real talk. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Miguel and Veronica, this San Diego-rooted podcast dives deep into the raw, the real, and the ridiculously beautiful sides of life. From marriage and parenting to real estate, entrepreneurship, mental health, and spiritual evolution — we’re talking about it all. Whether you're navigating love, launching a business, planning your next getaway, or simply trying to grow as a human, Crown and Sage is your  dose of wisdom, laughs, and local flavor.  Real conversations. Real marriage. Real life — Southern California style.  Launching June 27th. Subscribe and join the vibe.  Shining light on regular Human Beings doing Extraordinary things!