<p>Why are women constantly misdiagnosed and dismissed when they bring up perimenopausal symptoms to their doctors? The answer might shock you—and it's costing women their quality of life and long-term health.</p><p>In this episode of Broads, I talk with Dr. Amy Killen about the massive education gap in women's hormone health, why the medical establishment got scared of HRT in 2002, and what the latest research actually shows about hormone replacement therapy. We dive deep into the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, the supplements that actually matter for aging women, and why every woman deserves a conversation about hormone optimization.</p><p>Dr. Amy Killen is a board-certified emergency physician who transitioned into hormone optimization and regenerative medicine after experiencing her own health challenges. She's the founder of HopBox supplements, co-founder of Reputable Health, and is dedicated to educating women about hormone health that most doctors never learned in medical school.</p><p>We Also Discuss:</p><p>05:27 – What are the biggest misconceptions when it comes to women's health? </p><p>07:03 – Why women are constantly misdiagnosed or dismissed by doctors </p><p>08:37 – The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that changed everything </p><p>12:09 – Are doctors getting perimenopause/menopause education now? </p><p>14:36 – Why "that's just part of getting older" is a harmful narrative </p><p>15:41 – How to find doctors with hormone knowledge </p><p>17:27 – What is HRT and hormone replacement therapy? </p><p>18:18 – Why women might want to consider hormone replacement </p><p>19:42 – How hormones are preventative for chronic diseases </p><p>21:08 – How to know if symptoms are perimenopause vs other issues </p><p>23:06 – What tests to ask for and where to get them </p><p>24:44 – Addressing fears about HRT and breast cancer </p><p>28:06 – When is the right time to start HRT? </p><p>29:14 – Do you have to take hormones forever? </p><p>40:31 – Finding your perfect hormone "cocktail" </p><p>45:00 – Supplements: what women actually need as they age </p><p>54:58 – Why women should take creatine </p><p>57:40 – How to figure out if a supplement is actually working</p><p>Thank You to Our Sponsors:</p><p>Broads: Broads 1:1 – Ready to ditch the bullshit and start feeling good in your body? Choose your level and let's do this together. Apply for BroadsCOACH or BroadsCHAMPION today at<a href="https://www.broads.app/" target="_blank"> broads.app</a></p><p>Legion: Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at<a href="http://legionathletics.com/" target="_blank"> LegionAthletics.com</a></p><p>Momentous: Head to<a href="https://www.livemomentous.com/" target="_blank"> livemomentous.com</a> and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything.</p><p>Find more from Tara:<br><br> </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.taralaferrara.com/" target="_blank">https://www.taralaferrara.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.podcast/" target="_blank">@broads.podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.app/" target="_blank">@broads.app</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TaraLaferrara" target="_blank">Tara LaFerrara</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblppVXVXWHp1Z0dqM0hVbEtLMHhnZ01CWWhxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZTNzSnhMbVNra0p4QXRQN21lYzYweHdNN0hVTjdEaGJVU0F4ME1tS2JMZzV4bUh5OTg5OGlOcTVEaXNCenJLUmxkSmI3S3dNcHdidTBTSEpJTnk3T19TY1JkQzlQQXB4NUloS0dSdVRSbkVWZlBVbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40taralaferrara%2F" target="_blank">@taralaferrara</a></p><p>Find more from Dr. Amy Killen: </p><p>Website: <a href="https://hopbox.life/" target="_blank">https://hopbox.life/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.amybkillen/" target="_blank">@dr.amybkillen</a></p>