449 Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, welcome Jennifer Gularson, a leading expert in women’s midlife health and functional medicine. Together, they discuss hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1 medications, and the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause. Jennifer emphasizes individualized, science-based care, shares practical tips for symptom management, and highlights the importance of holistic approaches—including lifestyle changes and patient advocacy—to optimize women’s health and longevity. The episode offers compassionate guidance and actionable insights for navigating hormonal changes, hormone replacement therapy and improving overall well-being. Needed Discount: Jen trusted Needed Supplements for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond! Support men and women’s health with vitamins, Omega-3, and more. Used by 6,000+ pros. Use code OPTIMAL for 20% off at checkout! Just Press Play Discount! Have you been putting starting your new exercise or movement routine on pause for too long?! Come join us because now is the time to "Just Press Play!" Take the toughest step and just start one video. I promise you'll feel the difference in your body and come back for more! Listeners get a bonus discount with code OPTIMAL at checkout. Dr Gularson's Resources: Dr Gularson on IG Dr Gularson's Website We Think You'll Love: Free Week of Jen Health Jen’s Instagram Dom’s Instagram YouTube Channel FREE Postpartum Guide! For full show notes and resources visit: What You'll Learn from Dr Gularson: 04:55 Jennifer shares her career path, early experiences with menopause care, and transition into functional medicine and hormone replacement therapy. 09:08 Discussion of common complaints from women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of validation. 11:23 Emphasis on the need for integrated, team-based care and listening... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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449 Midlife Hormone Health: Cutting Through the Noise on Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain & GLP-1's with Jennifer Gularson is an episode from The Optimal Body by Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni.

This episode is 00:55:31 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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