Ever been gas-lit by your hormones? Progesterone is a prime culprit, as can be behind early perimenopause symptoms that creep up quietly: anxiety, heart palpitations, trouble sleeping, less stress resilience and even getting up in the night to pee. You may be having regular periods, but you feel like you’re falling apart – what on earth is going on?Pippa explains the role of progesterone –- dubbed nature’s anti-depressant – and Victoria reveals why supplementing orally with it has been the biggest game-changer for her insomnia. We learn why women react differently to progesterone HRT, depending on how our body converts it. Find out how functional testing can reveal whether you are a ‘5 Alpha’ converter like Victoria, or a ‘5 Beta’ like Pippa and why knowing that can be the key to managing any hormone-related.symptoms. Stress also impacts your progesterone levels and Victoria shares her favourite stress-busting breathing technique called cyclic sighing. She talks about her journey with hair loss and thinning – hormone and stress-related – and the products and treatments such as scalp drops and LED hair masks that have helped. Pippa provides nutrition know-how for hair. Enjoy and please leave us a review!Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition, or treatment. Do not make any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or medications without consulting a professional.If any products are mentioned we may use affiliate links.LED cap for hair, Higherdose Red Light Hat, £401.99Phillip Kingsley 3M Drops on prescription. Try PK 3% Minoxidil Drops, non-prescription,  £17 https://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/minoxidil-3-scalp-drops.htmlPippa Campbell Health Peri-Balance £49.99https://shop.pippacampbellhealth.com/products/peri-balance​Follow us on Instagram and YouTubehttps://www.instagram.com/hormones.and.handstands/https://www.youtube.com/@hormonesandhandstandsPippa's Links:Website: https://www.pippacampbellhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippacampbell_health/ Victoria's Links:Website: https://victoriawoodhall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriawoodhallYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@victoriawoodhallyoga