Episode 111

Published July 1, 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Tori Hudson shares her extensive experience and insights into women's health, particularly focusing on menopause and perimenopause. She discusses the importance of treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, the evolving understanding of hormone therapy, and the impact of the Women's Health Initiative on patient care. 

This episode also highlights:

• Common misconceptions about hormone therapy
• Hormonal fluctuations and their impact on mental health 
• The importance of differentiating perimenopause from other conditions
• How relationships and social connections can help support women's health 
• The need for a more integrative approach to healthcare for women in their 40s 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Perimenopause and Women's Health 

02:51 Dr. Tori Hudson's Journey in Women's Health 

06:00 Understanding Perimenopause: Symptoms and Changes 

08:45 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health 

11:51 Navigating Hormonal Therapy: Risks and Benefits 

14:40 Patient Perspectives on Hormonal Treatments 

17:46 Mental Health and Perimenopause 

20:34 Lifestyle Factors Impacting Women's Health 

23:43 The Importance of Relationships During Transition 

26:57 Addressing Patient Concerns about Hormones  

30:01 Conclusion and Future Directions  

33:18 Understanding Hormonal Treatments for Women  

34:29 Differentiating Perimenopause from Other Conditions  

39:30 The Impact of Hormonal Fluctuations on Mental Health  

41:52 The Role of Relationships in Women's Health  

44:06 Accepting Life Transitions and Aging 

About our speaker

Dr. Hudson is a respected Naturopathic Physician with a deep passion for women’s health, especially in the areas of gynecology and endocrinology. Nationally recognized for her thoughtful and integrative approach to perimenopauses, she combines the best of naturopathic principles with conventional research to support and guide her patients. She currently is an adjunct clinical professor at NUNM, Sonoran University of Health Sciences, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University, as well as the medical director at her clinic, A Woman’s Time. 

Show Notes

Check out Dr. Tori Hudson’s website and learn more about her practice, A Woman’s Time.

Visit the Institute of Women’s Health & Integrative Medicine to keep an eye out for the next Menopause Bootcamp mentioned in this episode.

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