Tara Thorne | Tara Thorne Nutrition

Should we be concerned about estrogen metabolites?

by Tara Thorne | Jun 18, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode

In this episode, Tara breaks down what estrogen metabolites are, why they matter, and whether it’s necessary to invest in expensive hormone tests. She explains how the body metabolizes estrogen through the liver and gut, and which lifestyle and nutrition strategies...

Do not take oral / IV iron until you’ve listened to this.

by Tara Thorne | Jun 17, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

Feeling wiped out no matter how many iron supplements you take? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, Tara breaks down the often-misunderstood world of iron, ferritin, and fatigue, revealing why the typical “take more iron” approach...

Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed all the time in midlife. This episode: everything you need to know to ensure this doesn’t happen to you.

by Tara Thorne | May 13, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

Your thyroid is not just “another hormone”—it’s the maestro that sets the tempo for your whole body, and it especially needs love as progesterone drops in perimenopause. But here’s the problem: so many practitioners still miss the real story. If all you’ve had checked...

Even “beneficial” supplements can backfire if they’re not right for your unique picture. How a client was unknowingly working against herself.

by Tara Thorne | May 6, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode

People assume that popular supplements can only help — but that’s not always true. In this episode, Tara unpacks the risks of DIY-ing your own supplement routine, even with commonly recommended options like magnesium or vitamin D. She explains why personalized advice...

Are you taking a fake, potentially harmful progestin (fake progesterone?). Find out in this episode & what to do instead.

by Tara Thorne | Apr 29, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode

Many women don’t realize there’s a big difference between synthetic progestins and natural bioidentical progesterone when it comes to hormone support. In this short episode, Tara breaks down the key distinctions between these two types of progesterone, explaining why...