Straight Up With Steph
Straight Up With Steph
Stephanie Botts
Ep 97: The Hormone Replacement Therapy Conversation Every Woman Needs to Hear
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
estrogen, menstrual cycle, high and low estrogen
perimenopause symptoms, bone density, gut microbiome, cardiovascular health
hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, sleep, diet, longevity
hormone therapy, estrogen replacement options, progesterone replacement
testosterone, frequent bloodwork, types of TRT, oral health
seeing your doctor, connect with Sarah
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In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I’m joined by certified nurse midwife and menopause specialist Sarah Shealy, CNM, MSCP, for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—topics in women’s health: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you've ever wondered whether your anxiety, poor sleep, body aches, brain fog, gut issues, or lack of confidence could be related to perimenopause, this episode is for you. Sarah explains what’s really happening to our hormones during...