# am dedicating (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover am dedicating. Page: Feed: --- ## [800. Perimenopause and Cortisol: The 3 AM Wake-Up Explained](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/800-perimenopause-and-cortisol-the-3-am-wake-up-explained) _2026-08-24 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ It's 3AM and you are wide awake, more alert than you have felt all day, your brain racing through tomorrow's to-do list while you count how many minutes of sleep you might still get. In this episode I explain why so many women snap awake in the middle of the night, and why it often traces back to your cortisol rhythm, your melatonin, and the way progesterone and estrogen shift in perimenopause. If… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/Perimenopause_and_Cortisol_The_3_AM_Wake-Up_Explained.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [799. Insulin Resistance in Women Over 40: Why Weight Won't Budge](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/799-insulin-resistance-in-women-over-40-why-weight-wont-budge) _2026-08-17 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ Have you been doing everything right, cutting out the sugar, never missing a workout, counting every calorie, and still watching the scale creep up while your energy and sleep get worse? In this episode, I'm explaining why "eat less, move more" can backfire once your hormones shift in perimenopause and menopause, and what insulin resistance may have to do with the weight that feels stuck around… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/riverside_insulin_resistance_in_..._05_beth_westies_studio.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [798. Low Ferritin: The Iron Problem Standard Labs Miss](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/798-low-ferritin-the-iron-problem-standard-labs-miss) _2026-08-10 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ When you're exhausted, foggy, losing hair, and feeling like something is off, it's easy to hear "your labs are fine" and start doubting yourself. In this episode, I'm walking you through the iron deficiency signs that so often get missed, like chewing ice, restless legs, and air hunger, and why a normal hemoglobin does not always mean your iron is actually fine. I'm also getting honest about my… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/riverside_dr._beth_westie_compressed-audio_beth_westies_studio_0630.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [797. What 1,000 Women's Labs Taught Me About Why You're Always Tired](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/797-what-1000-womens-labs-taught-me-about-why-youre-always-tired) _2026-08-03 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ I've read over a thousand labs from women who were told they were "fine"—their numbers looked great, yet they were completely exhausted. The problem? The tests that actually explain chronic fatigue usually aren't the ones being run at your doctor's office. In this episode, I'm sharing the five patterns I see behind exhaustion again and again, the exact labs to test for, and the order I typically… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/What_1000_Womens_Labs_Taught_Me_About_Why_Youre_Always_Tired.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [796. If I Had One Month to Get Your Sleep Back, Here's the Exact Order I'd Fix It](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/796-if-i-had-one-month-to-get-your-sleep-back-heres-the-exact-order-id-fix-it) _2026-07-27 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ If I had just 30 days to fix your sleep, I wouldn't hand you a melatonin or tell you to meditate harder. Perimenopause sleep doesn't break in one place—it breaks in a sequence, and that 2 a.m. wide-awake jolt, the racing mind, the 4 a.m. ceiling-staring are each a different mechanism. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact order I'd fix it in—what I'd address first, second, and third,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/If_I_Had_One_Month_to_Get_Your_Sleep_Back_Heres_the_Exact_Order_Id_Fix_It_In.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [795. The Order I Fix Things In When a Woman Has Everything Going Wrong at Once](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/795-the-order-i-fix-things-in-when-a-woman-has-everything-going-wrong-at-once) _2026-07-23 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ When you're tired, bloated, anxious, losing hair, and gaining weight all at once, it's easy to feel paralyzed—where do you even start? In this episode, I'm walking you through the order I actually fix things in when a woman has everything going wrong at the same time, and why sequence matters so much more than most people realize. I'm also getting honest about my own postpartum health crisis, the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/The_Order_I_Fix_Things_In_When_a_Woman_Has_Everything_Going_Wrong_at_Once.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [794. Replay: All About Estrogen & Progesterone](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/794-replay-all-about-estrogen-progesterone) _2026-07-15 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ In this episode, we are diving into the importance of my two favorite hormones: Estrogen and Progesterone. I go over the role each of these hormones place in the female body, what it can look (and feel) like when there is an imbalance, and what we can do to fix it! Ready to get answers? Schedule a free discovery call with one of my team members to get personalized next steps: 👉… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/EP_Replay.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [793. REPLAY: How To Improve Your Cortisol Response](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/793-replay-how-to-improve-your-cortisol-response) _2026-07-08 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone and often overlooked, yet so important for hormone balance and physical results. You can be eating the perfect diet and struggle to see results simply because your cortisol response is off. This episode covers a number of things to look out for if you are under stress and signals that your cortisol response needs some help! Ready to get hands on guidance… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/Cortisol_Response_Replay.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [792. Three Numbers That Tell Me More Than Your Doctor's Entire Thyroid Workup](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/three-numbers-that-tell-me-more-than-your-doctors-entire-thyroid-workup) _2026-06-29 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ In this episode, I dig into one of the most frustrating things I see women struggle with: being told their thyroid is "fine" based on a single number, while they're still dealing with fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, brain fog, and feeling cold all the time. Here's what I want you to take away: TSH isn't a full thyroid test. It's just a signal from your brain to your thyroid—not a measurement… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/Three_Numbers_That_Tell_Me_More_Than_Your_Doctors_Entire_Thyroid_Workup.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [791. Case Study Episode: Three Women, Three Cascades, Three Results](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/791-case-study-episode-three-women-three-cascades-three-results) _2026-06-22 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ In this episode of the Female Health Solution podcast, I'm doing something a little different. Instead of walking through the science, I'm sharing the real stories of three women I've worked with recently—each doing all the "right" things, yet feeling stuck, dismissed, and frustrated. If you've ever been told your labs are "fine" while you know something is off, these stories are for you. You're… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/Case_Study_Episode__Three_Women_Three_Cascades_Three_Results.mp3?dest-id=745215) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YSxdlvfhYKbi) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [790. The HPA Axis and Why "Adrenal Fatigue" Is NOT a Diagnosis](https://drbethwestie.libsyn.com/790-the-hpa-axis-and-why-adrenal-fatigue-is-not-a-diagnosis) _2026-06-17 · The Female Health Solution Podcast_ In this episode, I'm tackling one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: adrenal fatigue. While the term "adrenal fatigue" isn't technically accurate, the symptoms women experience are very real. What's actually happening is something called HPA axis dysfunction, a breakdown in the communication between the brain and adrenal glands that impacts energy, hormones, metabolism, sleep, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/drbethwestie/The_HPA_Axis_and_Why_Adrenal_Fatigue_Isnt_a_Diagnosis_But_Something_Real_Is_Happening.mp3?dest-id=745215)