Archives: Hormonal Balance: The Key to Women's Health at 40 and Beyond

Turning 40 can bring changes in your body that nobody warned you about. In this archive episode, Carlene sits down with scientist and founder Amy Beckley, creator of the at-home hormone testing platform Proov, to talk about what’s happening with your hormones and why more women need to know about it. Amy shares her own story: a childhood brain tumor that was caught only because her mother refused to stop seeking answers, then a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility” and a $40,000 round of IVF. Years later she discovered her real issue was low progesterone, which led to a much less expensive second pregnancy and the mission behind her company. In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why progesterone, the “miracle hormone” for mood, sleep, and balance, is so rarely discussed How hormone decline can begin in the late 30s, and why you don’t have to wait for menopause to take it seriously What perimenopause symptoms like night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, and 3 a.m. wake-ups can have in common Why PCOS and endometriosis often take about 10 years to diagnose Why healthcare often feels like “disease care” rather than prevention, and what it means to focus on health span, not just lifespan How Amy launched Proov with a $40,000 crowdfunding campaign and Amazon sales before raising venture funding Why finding a provider who listens, and a supportive community, makes such a difference Carlene also opens up about her own health scare, and the two discuss why advocating for yourself is so important. Resources Proov: proovtest.com Instagram: @proovtest (fertility) and @proovperi (perimenopause) Proov also runs Facebook communities for perimenopause and fertility This episode is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your own health. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with Diva Tonight Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend. Stay connected with the show across all official platforms: 📷 Instagram: @diivaontheradio – Behind-the-scenes content and daily updates. 👥 Facebook: @Diivaontheradio – Join our community and share your thoughts on this episode. 🎵 TikTok: @diivaontheradio – Catch the best short-form video highlights. 🐦 Twitter/X: @DivaontheRadio – Live-tweeting and trending conversations. 📺 YouTube: @diivaontheradio – Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips. ...