What Your Hormones Are Trying to Tell You

You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. Your cravings hit like clockwork mid-afternoon. You’ve tried the green smoothies, the workouts, the supplements—but something still feels off.

Sis, it’s not just age. It’s not a lack of willpower. It’s likely your hormones are whispering (or screaming) for support.

What Is the Endocrine System—and Why Should You Care?

Your endocrine system is the body’s hormonal command center. It’s made up of glands (like your thyroid, adrenals, and ovaries) that send out chemical messengers—aka hormones—to regulate energy, metabolism, mood, fertility, sleep, and more.

When this system is in harmony, you feel clear, vibrant, and resilient.

When it’s off? Your body lets you know.

Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms to Watch For:

• Fatigue that doesn’t go away with rest
• Weight gain or resistance to weight loss
• Anxiety or mood swings
• Irregular cycles or PMS flares
• Brain fog and poor focus
• Cravings (especially sugar, salt, or caffeine)
• Disrupted sleep or waking at 3 AM
• Low libido or hot flashes (hello, perimenopause)

If you nodded to any of these, keep reading.

Meet the Hormones Running the Show

Cortisol – The stress hormone

Helps you wake up and adapt to stress. However chronic stress causes cortisol to spike or crash—leading to anxiety, belly fat, and burnout.

Insulin – The blood sugar manager

When imbalanced, it causes energy crashes, stubborn weight, or PCOS-like symptoms. Tied to diet, stress, and adrenal health.

Thyroid Hormones (T3, T4) – Your metabolic thermostat

Controls how fast your body converts food to energy. Low thyroid = fatigue, hair loss, cold hands, and weight gain.

Estrogen + Progesterone – The feminine rhythm

Estrogen dominance or low progesterone is common after 35. Leads to mood swings, bloating, cycle issues, or trouble sleeping.

After 35, Your Hormonal Rhythm Changes

Around this age, your progesterone naturally declines, then estrogen follows. If you’ve had chronic stress, nutrient depletion, or inconsistent eating patterns, the shifts may feel like full-blown chaos. That’s why I teach women to identify their Metabolic Persona™—because hormonal support must be personalized, not prescribed from a one-size-fits-all formula.

The Endocrine System Through the Lens of Metabolic Persona™

Lioness – Fast Metabolizer

You burn hot. Your cortisol runs high. You’re productive, powerful, and prone to burnout.

Symptoms: Midday crashes, sugar cravings, anxiety, belly fat.
Test this first: 4-point cortisol, DUTCH Complete, full thyroid panel.

Butterfly – Mixed Metabolizer

You fluctuate. One day you’re on, the next you’re scattered. You need rhythm and structure.
Symptoms: Mood swings, cravings, irregular periods, overwhelm.
Test this first: DUTCH Cycle Mapping, nutrient panel, gut health screen.

Cheetah – Slow Metabolizer

You move slower, deeper. You need restoration, not rush. Fatigue is your warning sign.
Symptoms: Low energy, weight gain, brain fog, dry skin, constipation.
Test this first: Full thyroid panel (with antibodies), hormone detox panel, iron + vitamin D.

3 Ways to Support Your Endocrine System Now

1. Eat with Rhythm, Not Rules

Fuel every 3–4 hours. Focus on protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Stop skipping meals.

This keeps cortisol and insulin in check.

2. Create Sacred Rest

Sleep is your body’s hormonal reset. Wind down with dim lights, no screens, and calming herbs like chamomile or magnesium before bed.

3. Test, Don’t Guess

You don’t need to suffer through mystery symptoms.
Functional labs like DUTCH, thyroid panels, and nutrient tests offer insight—and help you reclaim control.

Ready to Get Clarity on Your Hormonal Story?

Inside The Metabolic Lounge, we help women 35+ decode their Metabolic Persona™, align with their natural rhythm, and access personalized lab testing to get the answers they’ve been missing.

You don’t have to live in hormonal confusion.
Your body has been whispering the truth—it’s time to listen.