Hormones, Burnout & Fertility: What Women Need to Know

This episode is brought to you by Perelel: The first and only OB/GYN-founded prenatal vitamin brand dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their hormonal journey. From conception to pregnancy to postpartum and beyond, Perelel delivers targeted, doctor-backed nutrition designed for your body’s unique needs. With stage-specific ingredients, triple-tested products, and a commitment to giving back, Perelel is here to support you—every step of the way. Go to https://www.perelelhealth.com and use promo code VALERIA20 for a discount at checkout. This week, Valeria Lipovetsky sits down with Alex Taylor, co-founder and Co-CEO of Perelel, the first and only OB/GYN-founded vitamin company. Alex opens up about a personal health scare—a shingles outbreak that led to an autoimmune diagnosis—revealing the gaps in women’s healthcare that inspired her to create Perelel. Together, they explore the challenges women face in the medical system, the changes in hormones throughout a woman’s life, and why self-advocacy is more crucial than ever. Alex also shares insights into the science behind Perelel’s innovative formulations, how health impacts fertility, the importance of supporting mental and physical well-being, and the mission to close the women’s health research gap. Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/its_alextaylor/  Follow Perelel: https://www.instagram.com/perelelhealth/  Shop Perelel: https://perelelhealth.com/  Items mentioned:  Oura Ring: https://bit.ly/3XIkKjp  Weighted vest: https://amzn.to/4iElU7A  Books & resources mentioned: Unwell Women: https://bit.ly/4bDHdE6  How to Know a Person: https://a.co/d/7nfzUGQ  The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/7nfzUGQ  A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle: https://bit.ly/4ig7k6v  Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation https://mageewomens.org/    NIH Sex as a Biological Variable article: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/sex-as-biological-variable  Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1304272  Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/  What we talked about: 00:39 Apple Cider Vinegar and The Wellness Industry  02:29 Historical Misogyny in Medicine 04:44 Founding a Mission-Driven Business 09:19 Personal Health Journey and Career Changes 14:04 Building Perelel  19:56 Challenges in the Industry 25:32 Advocating for Women's Health Research 30:47 The Frustration of Unanswered Questions 31:33 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause 32:25 Cycle Syncing and Vitamin Packs 36:19 The Importance of Creatine and Fiber 38:03 Adapting Workouts for Different Life Stages 39:46 The Role of Iron and Magnesium 47:29 Cultivating Your Own “Balance” 51:36 The Power of Presence and Reflection 55:28 Where to find Alex & Perelel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices