Why are so many women struggling with unexplained fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, and disrupted sleep patterns—even when their doctors insist everything is "normal"? Hormone health expert Andrea Buckley illuminates this frustrating reality while sharing powerful insights gained from both professional expertise and personal experience.
Andrea's journey into hormone health began with her own perimenopausal symptoms in her mid-40s. Finding little support from conventional medicine, she discovered natural solutions that transformed her well-being, ultimately launching her into a new career dedicated to helping other women navigate these challenging transitions.
We explore why women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond experience those frustrating symptoms that seem to appear overnight—the mysterious belly fat despite no lifestyle changes (no, it's not your dryer shrinking your clothes!), the 3 AM wake-ups that leave you exhausted, and the mood fluctuations that make you feel like a stranger in your own body. Andrea explains the complex dance between estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol, and why chronic stress makes everything worse.
Most importantly, Andrea offers practical wisdom for women seeking solutions. From essential supplements like magnesium bisglycinate to understanding the gut-hormone connection, she outlines accessible strategies while emphasizing that true healing requires addressing multiple aspects of health simultaneously. While hormone therapy may help some women, it's just one piece of a complex puzzle that includes nutrition, stress management, and self-care.
If you're tired of feeling dismissed by healthcare providers or confused by contradictory advice, this conversation provides clarity, validation, and a roadmap toward reclaiming your vitality. As Andrea powerfully reminds us: "You're worthy of feeling like yourself, and it'll take time and work, but you are worth it."
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Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
