Description

Episode Description
In this episode of The Mama Making Podcast, Jessica talks with Yewande Banire, board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Serene Infusion and Wellness Lounge. Together, they dive into hormone health—especially in the seasons of perimenopause, menopause, and extended postpartum. Yewande shares her own experience that led her into integrative and functional medicine, debunks myths around hormone therapy, and offers insights on how we can stop white-knuckling our way through these transitions. This one is packed with truth, compassion, and actionable info.

Main Topics Covered

• What hormone therapy is (and isn’t)
• The myths behind breast cancer and hormone replacement
• The role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
• Why gut health matters for hormone therapy
• Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
• How to advocate for yourself when providers dismiss your concerns
• The overlap of perimenopause and postpartum symptoms
• Hormone support options during postpartum
• Why Yewande started her practice after her own perimenopause experience

Resources Mentioned

• Serene Infusion and Wellness Lounge
• Instagram: @serene_midlifewellness
• Menopause Provider Directory: nams.org

Connect with Yewande

• Instagram: @serene_midlifewellness
• Website: serenewellnessmed.com

This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.

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