Welcome to Karen Martel’s Media Page! Here you'll find everything you need to learn more about Karen’s work in women's health, hormone optimization, and midlife wellness. This platform is designed to support women navigating the often-overlooked challenges of hormonal transitions with real, practical tools and expert guidance.

Bio

Karen Martel is the CEO of Hormone Solutions, a women's health clinic and product line specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy and holistic solutions for midlife wellness. As a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach, Karen is a leading authority in women’s weight loss, hormone optimization, and metabolic health. She is also the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, where she explores the real causes behind female fat loss struggles, hormonal dysfunction, and how to thrive through every stage of midlife. With a deep passion for empowering women, Karen’s mission is to break the outdated rules around menopause and provide women with the tools they need to take control of their health and longevity.

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Topics Karen is an Expert On:

• Hormonal Weight Loss Resistance in Midlife

  Podcast Title: “Why Weight Loss Gets Harder After 40—And How to Finally Break Through”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Why do women suddenly gain belly fat in perimenopause and menopause?
  • Is it possible to prevent weight gain during midlife, and if so, how?
  • What hidden factors are at play when women can’t lose weight despite dieting and exercising?
  • How does hormone loss impact metabolism and fat storage?

• Hormones and Their Impact on Metabolic Health

  Podcast Title: “The Hormone-Metabolism Connection: What Every Woman Needs to Know”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Why do we see issues like high cholesterol, insulin resistance, dementia, and osteoporosis skyrocket in women after menopause?
  • How does estrogen loss specifically impact blood sugar, insulin, and metabolic function?
  • Can hormone replacement actually prevent chronic diseases?
  • Why is estrogen so critical for brain, bone, and metabolic health?

• Best Diets and Supplements for Different Hormone Imbalances

  Podcast Title: “Tailoring Your Diet to Your Hormones: Stop Guessing, Start Thriving”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • What is the best diet for midlife women struggling with hormone imbalances?
  • Are there specific supplements you recommend based on different hormone patterns?
  • Can diet and supplements alone fix hormonal weight gain, or do women need more support?

• The Truth About Estrogen Dominance

  Podcast Title: “Estrogen Dominance: Myths, Misconceptions, and What’s Really Going On”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • What is estrogen dominance, and is it often misdiagnosed?
  • Should we be treating estrogen dominance aggressively?
  • Why can DIM supplements backfire in women over 40?
  • How can women properly test for hormone imbalances beyond blood tests?
  • What role does progesterone play in this?

• How and When to Use Bioidentical Hormones

  Podcast Title: “Bioidentical Hormones: Who Needs Them, When to Start, and Why They Matter”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Are bioidentical hormones safe? Should every woman replace her hormones?
  • When is the best time to start HRT?
  • What was wrong with the original WHI study?
  • Does estrogen cause breast cancer, or has the science changed?
  • Why don’t more doctors offer hormone replacement therapy?
  • Where can women find evidence-based information about HRT?

• Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s Really Happening

  Podcast Title: “Perimenopause vs. Menopause: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • What’s the real difference between perimenopause and menopause?
  • Why are women often misdiagnosed or ignored during perimenopause?
  • How can women thrive through this transition?
  • Can younger women prepare for perimenopause to minimize symptoms?

• All Things Hypothyroidism

  Podcast Title: “The Hidden Thyroid Problems Sabotaging Women’s Health”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • How common is undiagnosed hypothyroidism in women over 40?
  • Why do so many women get missed by standard thyroid testing?
  • How does low thyroid function contribute to weight gain and fatigue?
  • What are the most important thyroid markers to test?
  • How do hormones like estrogen and progesterone affect thyroid function?

• How to Truly Lose Weight as a Woman

  Podcast Title: “Cracking the Code to Real, Lasting Weight Loss for Women”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Why does \"eat less, move more\" fail women in midlife?
  • What are the top metabolic disruptors women need to address?
  • How important are hormones compared to diet and exercise?
  • What role do GLP-1 medications play for midlife women?
  • What are the pros and cons of using GLP-1s?

• Detoxification in Midlife

  Podcast Title: “Hormones, Toxins, and Why Detoxification Is Critical After 40”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Why should detoxification be part of health care in peri and post menopause?
  • How can women find out if they're properly clearing their hormones?
  • What are simple, effective detox strategies for midlife women?

• Bonus: Common Objections About HRT

  Podcast Title: “Isn’t Menopause Natural? Why Hormone Replacement Still Matters”

  Suggested Interview Questions:

  • Isn't menopause just a natural part of aging? Why intervene?
  • How should we rethink aging in the modern world?
  • What are the risks of doing nothing about hormone loss?

Quick Summary of Expert Topics:

• Midlife hormonal weight loss resistance
• Hormones and metabolic health
• Diets and supplements for hormonal imbalances
• The real truth about estrogen dominance
• Bioidentical hormone therapy
• Perimenopause vs menopause education
• Hypothyroidism and thyroid health
• Real sustainable weight loss for women
• Importance of detoxification during midlife